Onsite Power Plant Project Lead (EPC)

Gemma Power Systems; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Company events

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Work-Life balance

Financial planning & savings resources

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee on-site activities for EPC power plant projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, ethics, and strong team-building to keep cost and schedule at the forefront.

You will support the Project Manager, manage owner relations, subcontractors, and regulatory requirements, and assist in budgeting, QA/QC, and reporting to enable project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with complex EPC projects, especially power plants.
• 7+ years delivering power projects and managing scope and budgets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes that mitigate project risks.
• Competent in project controls software including Primavera and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior on-site, full-time company representative, with authority in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Maintain relationships with the Owner and Owner's representative to ensure contractual obligations are satisfied.
• Know and execute to the contract, compiling monthly reports and leading project review meetings.
• Lead, manage and direct project teams through clear communication to meet scope, schedule and budget.
• Play an active role in subcontractor, vendor and labor negotiations, and coordinate procurement of field equipment and subcontractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, environmental, health, permit and performance standards, including QA/QC and EHS policies.
• Oversee construction activities, manage on-site personnel, and support schedule and budget through accurate forecasting with Superintendents.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on monthly financial updates and lessons learned.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Gemma Power Systems is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee on-site activities for EPC power plant projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, ethics, and strong team-building to keep cost and schedule at the forefront.

You will support the Project Manager, manage owner relations, subcontractors, and regulatory requirements, and assist in budgeting, QA/QC, and reporting to enable project success and continuous improvement.