Project Manager (Natural Gas)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Project Manager for a remote position focused on fossil fuel power generation. This role involves managing projects from inception to execution, ensuring they stay on time and within budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree related to power generation, eight years of relevant experience, and skills in contract negotiation and project management software. The position is a one-year contract with comprehensive health benefits and a salary ranging from $35 to $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in natural gas-fired power generation or related design and project management.
• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Engineering background to ensure oversight of engineering aspects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily project management to ensure completion and cost-effective results.
• Liaise with internal and external specialists regarding procurement and utility interconnection.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Natural gas-fired power generation

Project management

Contract negotiation

Engineering oversight

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for a Project Manager, Fossil Fuel Power Generation (Natural Gas) on behalf of our client. This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W-2). You would need to have experience in the fossil fuel power generation arena. You will lead the early‑stage project management function supporting project origination and preparing for implementing new fossil fuel power generation projects. Projects include natural gas‑fired simple cycle and combined cycle power generation projects. You will report to the onsite Manager. You will participate in the project to ensure projects are completed on time, within budgetary constraints and perform according to expectations. Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the daily management of projects to ensure completion and cost‑effective and results
• Use rigorous thinking to work, determine highest priority actions and tenaciously promote projects forward
• Be a liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and utility interconnection
• Help construct contractual arrangements for the project, must be hands‑on and willing to help write contract documents, both commercial and technical
• Negotiate agreements with equipment suppliers, technical consultants and contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with focus on relevant field associated with fossil fuel power generation or related field.
• Experience: 8 years in natural gas‑fired power generation or related field design and project management
• Experience in contract negotiation
• Engineering background to ensure oversight of engineering aspects of projects
• Skill with Microsoft Project or Primavera project management and scheduling Software

Our Safety Pledge To You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer‑focused solutions, offering everything from high‑volume, cost‑effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best‑in‑class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $35.00/hr to $40.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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