Project Manager - Power Generation (Onsite)
Jobot
Amarillo, TX
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$190,000–$250,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Change Management, Commissioning, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, Critical Path Method, Economic Growth, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Change Order, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Financial Projections, Forecasting, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Natural Gas, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Testing, Power Generation, Project Design, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, System Integration (SI), Time Management
LOCATION
Amarillo, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $190,000 - $250,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a rapidly scaling energy infrastructure developer building next-generation natural gas–powered generation assets in the United States. The organization is executing a flagship greenfield power project designed to deliver large-scale, reliable generation capacity to the grid at accelerated speed.
The company has recently secured and taken delivery of six highly sought-after industrial gas turbine units representing more than 300 megawatts of generation capacity in the current phase alone. These assets are among the most coveted in the global power market and position the organization to move decisively while others remain constrained by long equipment lead times.
With hundreds of heavy-haul shipments supporting the build and major mechanical and electrical scopes underway, this is a high-visibility, fast-moving infrastructure project with executive-level priority.
Why join us?
Build Critical Energy Infrastructure
This is not a maintenance role. This is a ground-up, utility-scale natural gas generation project that will directly support grid reliability and economic growth.
Execution-Focused Culture
The organization operates with urgency, accountability, and a results-driven mindset. If you thrive in environments where milestones matter more than meetings, you’ll fit right in.
True Project Ownership
You will lead the full lifecycle of a major power generation build — from equipment delivery through installation, commissioning, and commercial operation.
Elite Compensation & Benefits
$190K-250K base salary (commensurate with experience)
Performance-based bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
High executive visibility and long-term growth potential
This is a career-defining opportunity for a Project Manager who wants full ownership of a large-scale energy project.
Job Details
The Project Manager will have full lifecycle responsibility for a major natural gas–powered generation project in Amarillo, TX. This leader will oversee mechanical, electrical, and balance-of-plant scopes, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of turbine installation and plant completion.
This role requires deep experience in utility-scale power generation projects—ideally involving gas turbines, combined-cycle plants, or large industrial energy facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Full Project Ownership
Lead all phases of project execution: site development, equipment staging, mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning, and turnover.
Serve as the central point of accountability for schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
Develop and maintain detailed master project schedules and critical path tracking.
Turbine & Major Equipment Integration
Coordinate receipt, inspection, and staging of six industrial gas turbine units.
Oversee heavy-haul logistics planning and site delivery sequencing.
Lead turbine setting, alignment, mechanical installation, and auxiliary system integration.
Ensure compliance with OEM installation requirements and commissioning standards.
Mechanical & Electrical Oversight
Manage EPC contractors and subcontractors across:
Turbine installation
Gas compression and fuel systems
Electrical switchyard and interconnection
High-voltage systems
Control systems and instrumentation
Review engineering drawings, change orders, and construction packages.
Resolve field conflicts quickly and decisively.
Field Leadership
Maintain a strong onsite presence and direct oversight of daily construction activity.
Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and safety briefings.
Enforce rigorous safety standards and compliance protocols.
Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Financial & Contract Management
Track project budget, forecasts, and contingency usage.
Approve pay applications and manage contractor performance.
Lead scope negotiations and change management processes.
Provide executive-level reporting to ownership and stakeholders.
Commissioning & Turnover
Coordinate pre-commissioning, energization, and performance testing.
Ensure mechanical completion documentation is accurate and complete.
Drive successful plant startup and readiness for commercial operation.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial or utility infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in natural gas power generation, gas turbine projects, combined-cycle plants, or heavy industrial energy facilities.
Demonstrated leadership of mechanical and electrical scopes simultaneously.
Strong understanding of:
Gas turbine systems
Balance of plant
High-voltage electrical systems
EPC contract structures
Experience managing budgets exceeding $100M preferred.
Onsite leadership experience with large construction crews.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, execution-focused environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are:
Decisive and execution-driven.
Comfortable leading complex, high-visibility builds.
Highly organized with strong financial discipline.
Technically fluent in mechanical and electrical systems.
Calm under pressure and effective in the field.
Motivated by building critical infrastructure—not just managing paperwork.
Location Requirement
This role is fully onsite in Amarillo, TX. Relocation assistance may be provided for highly qualified candidates.
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FOUNDED
2018
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