Project Manager II

Calpine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,175 - 131,549; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation, America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, is seeking a Project Manager to organize and lead projects from inception to completion in its Seattle area operations. You will oversee scope, resources, time and budget, coordinate with customers, team members and stakeholders, and support senior project managers with deliverables.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Project Management or Organizational Management, 7–10 years of related

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in area of specialization.
• Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
• Accomplishes work through others.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others.
• Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.
• Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or Organizational Management

Job description

Company Overview

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low‑carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary

Organize and lead project from inception to completion. Responsible for managing the four key elements of all projects: scope, resources, time and budget. Coordinate project resources and facilitate the many relationships within the project – whether with customers, team members, internal and external constituents or any variety of stakeholders – and function as the central point of contact for all project‑related information. Supports senior project managers in the preparation and maintenance of project management deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others.
• Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project‑based goals.
• Makes decisions for large‑scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Regularly manages large‑scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or Organizational Management.
• Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
• 7-10 years in area of specialization.
• Accomplishes work through others.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.

Salary Information

Salary Range – $103,175.00 to $131,549.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e‑mail with your request to [e-mail]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)