Project Manager

Gemma Power Systems; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Company events

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

Gemma Power Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of power plant projects. The role involves managing the EPC contract, owner relations, OEMs, and ensuring integration with all project components on-site.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in EPC power projects, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• 10+ years of experience delivering power EPC projects.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and risk mitigation abilities.
• Proficient in project controls software (Primavera) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Owns project cost, schedule, safety and quality (P&L responsibility).
• Serve as senior on-site company representative and drive project goals.
• Maintain Owner relationships and satisfy contractual obligations.
• Lead, coordinate and follow up with project teams to meet milestones.
• Define scope, schedule and budget; monitor progress and changes.
• Lead major subcontractor, vendor and labor negotiations; monitor performance.
• Ensure QA/QC and EHS compliance; share lessons learned for improvement.

Skills

Project management

EPC projects

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Location: TBD - based on location of project site assignment

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-person

Timing: Immediate

Position Overview

At Gemma, the role of Project Manager is rooted in safety, quality, ethics, and requires exceptional communication skills, an ability to build strong, cohesive teams, and a willingness to foster a work environment founded on creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for someone who is committed to the construction industry with safety, quality, costs and schedule in mind.

The Project Manager handles overall execution and management responsibilities related to the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a Power Plant facility. He or she manages the EPC Contract, Owner relations, OEMs, EORs, regulatory requirements, as well as ensures a smooth integration with other Project components including subcontractor, labor, landowner and community relations. The Project Manager is responsible for resolving all construction (commercial and contractual) related issues and managing project budget, schedule, QA/QC, safety and reporting.

Responsibilities

The Project Managers has ownership of overall project cost (profit and loss as well as risk management), schedule, safety & quality, as well as engineering and construction of the power plant, in addition to the following:

• Will be the senior on-site, full-time, company representative performing the functions listed below.
• Maintain relationship with Owner and Owner’s representative during the life of the project to ensure Owner needs are met and contractual obligations are satisfied, while simultaneously keeping the project moving forward.
• Know and execute to the contract.
• Lead, manage and direct project teams by providing communication, coordination and follow‑up to meet project goals and objectives.
• Ensure project scope of work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood.
• Play an active role in all major subcontractor, vendor, and labor negotiations.
• Utilize established tools and procedures to monitor project success.
• Ensure adherence to standards, permits, performance, quality and safety expectations
• Responsible for project Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Share key lessons learned to enable continuous improvement across all projects

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with complex EPC projects, with the emphasis on simple and combined cycle thermal power plant projects.
• Proven track record (minimum 10 years) in delivering power projects with experience managing overall scope and budgets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to negotiate suitable outcomes that mitigate project risks.
• Ability to identify potential delays in project plan, develop a plan to resolve potential delays and mitigate impacts to the overall project cost and schedule.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project controls and administration, including Primavera, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company‑Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning & Savings Resources
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work‑Life Balance

About Gemma Power Systems, LLC:

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power and renewable industries. Our wide‑ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 22 GW installed capacity including state‑of‑the‑art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.