Construction Manager - Combined Cycle Projects

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Manager to lead on-site execution for large-scale power generation EPC projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle plants.

You will collaborate with project teams, manage multidisciplinary crews, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met from civil work through commissioning and start-up.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction experience on large-scale power generation, industrial EPC, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading field execution for Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, and other utility-scale plants.
• Thorough understanding of construction planning, scheduling, safety, QA, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution activities for large-scale power generation projects (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle).
• Coordinate with project managers, discipline superintendents, and subcontractors to align with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Integrate safety into all phases and reinforce safety expectations on site.
• Direct civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation, and startup activities.
• Oversee installation of major equipment (gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, generators, balance-of-plant).
• Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, material management, and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Construction leadership

Power EPC execution

Field execution management

Safety leadership

Schedule & cost control

Team coordination

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

GE Vernova

Siemens Energy

Mitsubishi Power

Ansaldo Energia

Job description

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Operations Manager to provide on-site leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for large-scale power generation EPC projects, including Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and other thermal generation facilities. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction execution, from civil and structural activities through mechanical completion, commissioning, and plant startup.

The Construction Operations Manager works closely with project management, engineering, subcontractors, craft labor, and commissioning teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Lead field execution activities for large-scale power generation projects, including Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle power plants
• Work closely with project managers, discipline superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure construction activities align with project scope, schedule, budget, and operational objectives
• Integrate safety into every phase of project execution while reinforcing safety expectations across all site personnel and subcontractors
• Direct and coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation, and startup activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee installation and construction of major power generation equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), generators, balance-of-plant systems, cooling systems, and associated plant infrastructure
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, material management, and subcontractor performance to achieve contractual and financial objectives
• Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with site leadership, subcontractors, owners, and commissioning personnel
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues, manage field changes, and support constructability reviews
• Evaluate project progress against milestones, schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, regulatory, and safety requirements throughout all construction activities
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and final project closeout activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned while adhering to company standards, policies, and procedures
• Travel to project sites, field offices, customer facilities, and vendor locations as required

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction experience supporting large-scale power generation, industrial EPC, or energy infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience managing field execution for Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle, thermal generation, cogeneration, or other utility-scale power plant projects
• Strong knowledge of power plant construction methods, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness processes
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary construction teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation, and controls scopes
• Thorough understanding of project scheduling, cost control, subcontract management, safety programs, quality assurance, and construction planning
• Proven ability to lead large field organizations in fast-paced EPC environments while balancing competing priorities
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting up to 20 pounds, standing, walking, bending, climbing, stretching, and crawling in both office and field environments
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions and uneven terrain

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting EPC contractors on utility-scale power generation projects
• Experience with gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, balance-of-plant, and commissioning/startup activities
• Familiarity with major OEM equipment providers such as GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or Ansaldo Energia
• Previous responsibility for projects exceeding $250M in total installed cost

Travel Requirements

• Travel Required: Yes
• Travel Percentage: 100%

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee 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.