Senior Project Manager – Power Generation

Location: Charlotte, NC
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Schedule: 100% Onsite – No Remote or Hybrid Options

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Charlotte, NC. This position will lead large-scale engineering and design projects within the power generation industry, with a strong focus on combined-cycle power plants.

The ideal candidate will have extensive EPC project management experience, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating with procurement and construction, and managing projects from initial engineering through startup and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large capital power generation projects, specifically combined-cycle power plant EPC projects.

• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure successful delivery of engineering and design packages to construction.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and overall execution.

• Coordinate engineering activities with procurement, construction, vendors, and logistics teams.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

• Monitor project costs, progress, productivity, and performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.

• Manage engineering deliverables and coordinate project execution with overseas engineering teams.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring contractual requirements are met.

• Lead project meetings, prepare progress reports, and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage project changes, including engineering change notices (ECNs), scope modifications, and associated cost impacts.

• Oversee project documentation, commercial correspondence, invoicing, and financial reporting.

• Direct project staffing, resource planning, and personnel development to support project requirements.

• Develop project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and execution plans.

• Support business development efforts and identify additional opportunities with existing clients.

• Conduct field walkdowns and site visits as required to support engineering and project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

• 15–20 years of experience in power generation projects, specifically combined-cycle power plants.

• 8–10+ years of Project Management experience managing large engineering and EPC projects.

• Combined-cycle EPC project experience required, including gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and steam turbines. Candidates with only simple-cycle experience will not be considered.

• Proven experience managing large, multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex project deliverables.

• Experience delivering engineering and design packages to construction teams.

• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning activities.

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, vendors, and engineering resources.

• Experience coordinating engineering execution with overseas engineering offices.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve project challenges, and work effectively across disciplines.

• Willingness to travel occasionally and perform field activities as required.

• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Charlotte, NC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling software.

• Familiarity with AVEVA E3D engineering and design software.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Additional Information

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting major power generation EPC projects. Candidates must have direct combined-cycle power plant experience and a demonstrated ability to lead large engineering teams through complex project execution.