Power Gen Ops Manager — Home-Based; Employee-Owned

Harris & Co Executive Search; Texas; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris & Co Executive Search is seeking an Operations Manager for advanced power generation projects. This role will oversee two to three concurrent power projects from mobilization through turnover, reporting to Site Managers and ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has direct combined cycle or simple cycle construction delivery with a self-perform EPC contractor, 10–20 years of field operations experience, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects with self-perform EPC contractors.
• Led Site Managers on multi-hundred-million projects from start to finish.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously with focus on schedule, cost and safety.
• Proven track record of delivering gross margin on craft-focused projects.
• Extensive construction operations experience (10–20 years) with stable career history.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction, or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Trades background is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two to three concurrent power generation projects from mobilization through turnover.
• Direct Site Managers on those projects and coordinate craft staffing and resourcing.
• Ensure construction readiness, gate reviews before mobilization and milestones.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety across multiple sites.
• Track productivity and cost performance with corrective actions as needed.
• Develop construction execution plans for live projects and proposals.
• Conduct constructability reviews to cut cost and schedule.
• Select and manage subcontractors and alliance partners.
• Maintain senior client relationships and develop the site leadership team.

Skills

Direct combined cycle or simple cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction, or equivalent experience

Tools

OSHA 10

Job description

Harris & Co Executive Search is seeking an Operations Manager for advanced power generation projects. This role will oversee two to three concurrent power projects from mobilization through turnover, reporting to Site Managers and ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality performance across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate has direct combined cycle or simple cycle construction delivery with a self-perform EPC contractor, 10–20 years of field operations experience, and a track record of