Construction Manager - Combined Cycle Projects

Quanta Power Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead field execution for large-scale EPC power generation projects. This role provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and commissioning interfaces.

The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring safe project execution, schedule adherence, budget performance, subcontractor management, and successful turnover to

Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction experience in power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Experience managing field execution on simple cycle and/or combined cycle power plant projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, cost control, quality management.
• Ability to travel to project sites across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities for utility-scale projects.
• Coordinate field execution across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to maintain project schedule.
• Oversee installation of major equipment (gas turbines, HRSGs, generators).
• Work with project management, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams.
• Manage subcontractors and craft labor to ensure productivity and quality.
• Ensure safety integration and compliance with company standards.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and field reviews with contractors and stakeholders.
• Review turnover packages and commissioning readiness requirements.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, startup, testing, and commissioning activities through project closeout.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Field construction management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

CAD/drawings interpretation

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field execution activities for large-scale EPC power generation projects. This role provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight for all construction activities associated with simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine facilities, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and commissioning interfaces.

The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring safe project execution, schedule adherence, budget performance, subcontractor management, and successful turnover to commissioning and operations teams.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field execution activities for large-scale EPC power generation projects. This role provides on-site leadership, coordination, and oversight for all construction activities associated with simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine facilities, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and commissioning interfaces.

The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring safe project execution, schedule adherence, budget performance, subcontractor management, and successful turnover to commissioning and operations teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day construction activities for utility-scale power generation projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine facilities.
• Coordinate field execution across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to maintain project schedule and construction sequencing.
• Oversee the installation of major power generation equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), generators, condensers, cooling systems, pumps, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and commissioning teams to support efficient project execution and issue resolution.
• Manage subcontractors and craft labor to ensure productivity, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Integrate safety into all project activities and reinforce company and site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings, planning sessions, and field reviews with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against budgets, schedules, manpower plans, and key performance indicators.
• Review construction work packages, turnover packages, and commissioning readiness requirements.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, startup, testing, and commissioning activities through project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Identify construction risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution of field challenges.
• Perform additional duties as assigned while adhering to company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Employee may be required to travel to project sites and customer locations throughout North America.

What You’ll Bring

• 20+ years of construction experience in power generation, industrial EPC, heavy industrial, refinery, petrochemical, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing field execution on simple cycle and/or combined cycle gas turbine power plant projects.
• Strong understanding of power plant construction, including turbine installation, HRSG erection, balance-of-plant systems, mechanical completion, and commissioning support.
• Experience overseeing multiple disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls.
• Thorough knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, cost control, quality management, and subcontractor oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large craft workforces in fast-paced project environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, construction work packages, and commissioning documentation.
• Ability to travel and work extended schedules as required by project demands.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, traversing active construction sites, and working in varying environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience on EPC power generation projects exceeding $250M in total installed cost.
• Experience with GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or similar gas turbine technologies.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, and commercial operation activities.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, and construction management software platforms.
• Previous experience with combined cycle, simple cycle, peaking generation, or utility-scale energy projects.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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.