Assistant Site Manager (CCGT Projects)

Quanta Power Solutions; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions seeks an Assistant Site Manager to back the Site Manager in executing large-scale CCGT and power generation projects. You will coordinate field construction across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and I&C disciplines, including commissioning activities at utility-scale plants.

You will help maintain safety, quality, and schedule adherence while supporting budget and productivity goals across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience with at least 3+ years supporting utility-scale power generation, industrial construction, energy infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Experience with large industrial facilities with multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems in power plants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site construction across civil, structural steel, mechanical, piping, electrical, and I&C systems.
• Support construction of major power assets such as gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, craft labor, vendors, and field engineering teams for safe, efficient work.
• Help manage project schedules, work sequencing, and turnover milestones for startup and commissioning.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with specifications, quality, safety, and environmental rules.
• Assist in resolving field interface issues and impacts on schedule.
• Participate in site inspections, progress meetings, turnover walks, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Support system completion, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Maintain daily reports, change management records, turnover packages, and as-built docs.
• Assist with workforce planning, site logistics, material management, and equipment coordination.
• Promote safety culture in line with company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in the successful execution of large-scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) and power generation projects. This role assists in coordinating all phases of field construction, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and commissioning activities associated with utility-scale power plants.

The Assistant Site Manager plays a key role in daily site operations, helping ensure safe, quality-driven execution while supporting schedule, budget, and productivity goals across the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Assist in coordinating site construction activities across all power plant disciplines, including civil, structural steel, mechanical equipment, piping, electrical, and I&C systems.
• Support the Site Manager in overseeing construction of major power generation assets such as gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs (Heat Recovery Steam Generators), balance-of-plant systems, cooling systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate subcontractors, craft labor, vendors, and field engineering teams to ensure work is executed safely and efficiently.
• Help manage project schedules, work sequencing, and turnover milestones to support successful startup and commissioning activities.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Assist in identifying and resolving field issues related to constructability, interfaces between disciplines, productivity, and schedule impacts.
• Participate in site inspections, progress meetings, turnover walks, punch list development, and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Support system completion, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and plant startup activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, change management records, turnover packages, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with workforce planning, site logistics, material management, and equipment coordination.
• Promote a strong safety culture that aligns with Quanta Power Solutions' commitment to incident-free project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction experience with at least 3+ years supporting utility-scale power generation, industrial construction, energy infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Experience supporting construction of large industrial facilities with multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems commonly found in power generation facilities.
• Familiarity with combined cycle power plants, gas turbine systems, steam turbine systems, HRSGs, balance-of-plant equipment, or related energy infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience using project management and construction software such as Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations, quality control processes, and commissioning practices.

Skills

• Strong leadership potential with a desire to grow into greater construction management responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with craft labor, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 100% travel based on project assignment and business needs.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.