On-Site Power Plant Project Lead | Assistant PM

Gemma Power Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Comprehensive health and welfare

Company-sponsored events

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for on-site leadership on EPC power plant projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and ethics, supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

You will assist in managing the EPC contract, owner relations, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with subcontractors and field teams. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, 7+ years of power project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management;
• Extensive experience on complex EPC projects, especially power plants;
• Minimum 7 years delivering power projects with full scope and budget management;
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to negotiate outcomes mitigating project risks;
• Ability to identify delays and plan mitigations to protect cost/schedule;
• Proficient with project controls software including Primavera, MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior on-site company representative; make informed decisions and communicate with Owner in PM's absence.
• Maintain Owner relationships to ensure contractual obligations are met and project advances.
• Know and execute to the contract; compile monthly reports and lead project review meetings.
• Lead project teams through clear communication to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead subcontractor, vendor and labor negotiations; coordinate procurement of field equipment and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, QA/QC, EHS policies and procedures.
• Oversee construction activities, manage on-site personnel, and forecast schedule/budget with Superintendents.
• Collaborate with PM on monthly financial updates, estimating support and lessons learned.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Contract management

Project scheduling

Budget management

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Gemma Power Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for on-site leadership on EPC power plant projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and ethics, supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

You will assist in managing the EPC contract, owner relations, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with subcontractors and field teams. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, 7+ years of power project