Project Manager - Fossil Fuel Power Plant

Sargent Lundy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a seasoned Project Manager for field assignments in Oklahoma. You will supervise construction managers and serve as primary liaison among clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of complex combined-cycle projects.

You will guide cost and schedule, manage change orders, and lead site teams through construction and commissioning while maintaining safety and quality standards across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in construction industry with leadership roles.
• Experience with advanced class combined cycle projects and retrofits preferred.
• Experience with EPC and GC contract models.
• 15+ years in progressive leadership roles supervising teams, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong communication across stakeholders and vendors.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines for large industrial sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel.
• OSHA 10 or 30.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Construction SME and interface with lead managers and teams on projects.
• Manage client expectations and maintain relationships with effective communication.
• Provide oversight to project cost and schedule.
• Oversee change orders and document scope changes.
• Mitigate cost and schedule impact of scope changes.
• Develop construction/commissioning work plans for projects.
• Lead site construction and commissioning staff.
• Monitor progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Travel

Safety & compliance

MS Office proficiency

Scope & change management

Cost & schedule oversight

Tools

Project controls tools

Job description

Responsibilities

This position is expected to be a field assignment in Oklahoma, USA. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will work as a construction subject matter expert, responsible for supervising a team of discipline specific construction managers. The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and requirements. This employee will be focused on managing and guiding the team to safely complete the scope of work on schedule for our clients. We are seeking a proven leader with large scale Combined Cycle power plant experience, who can not only ensure the delivery of essential core services through a construction lens, but do so with the highest level of alignment with our core values.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the Construction subject matter expert and interface with all lead managers/team leads, while leveraging that knowledge for all projects within our company, as well as serve S&L across other business units that require construction experience.
• Manage client expectations and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and timely updates.
• Provide oversight to the project’s overall cost and schedule.
• Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring scope changes are documented, approved, and incorporated into project plans.
• Assess and mitigate the impact of scope changes on cost and schedule.
• Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans.
• Perform Home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization.
• Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff.
• Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments at all stages of the project and develop contingency plans to mitigate construction and commissioning risks.
• Report on construction progress and cost to the Project Director and/or Client.
• Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings.
• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules.
• Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members.
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.
• Review and oversee contractual agreements with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure terms and deliverables are met.
• Handle disputes or claims arising from contract performance.
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable).
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including final inspections, punch list resolution, and documentation handover.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future project execution.
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly through compliance S&L standards.
• Ensure the installed progress and work product are in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements. Highlight any variances or changes in the work placement.
• Track work progress and highlight key activity development in daily reports.
• Support our partners and project stakeholders at each project are communicating early and often when problems arise and be able to find creative solutions to project challenges.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• 20+ years of construction industry experience; with focus on full construction experience.
• Must have experience with advanced class combined cycle projects, environmental retrofit projects and new generation combined heat and power projects is preferred.
• Experience with EPC and GC contract models.
• 15+ years in progressive leadership roles, supervising construction teams, managing clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate intentionally and clearly across multiple stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners.
• Familiarity with industry regulations, industry codes & standards, and best practices related to power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience.
• Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience.
• Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project.
• Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work.
• Demonstrated client relationship-building experience.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• OSHA 10 or 30.
• Must be able to travel.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.