Project Manager Operations

EthosEnergy; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex contracts in the power sector. This remote position requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in managing gas turbine and generator projects. You will be responsible for developing high-performing teams, ensuring project delivery within budget and schedule, and fostering strong customer relationships. The role demands strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of project success. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management with a focus on power facilities.
• Proven leadership in managing gas turbine and generator projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical deliverables and coordinate activities for project success.
• Prepare budgets and schedules, oversee subcontractors, and report on performance.

Skills

Gas Turbines

Generators

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Cost Management

Scheduling Software (MS Projects, Primavera P6)

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Project Management Certification (PMI, PMP)

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera P6

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for complex, multi product and service contracts typically inclusive of multiple internal and external providers. Scopes are generally related to power facilities for power producers and industrial facilities in the Power, Oil & Gas and Pulp & Paper sectors. Major equipment for scopes of work cover Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Generators, and Compressors as well as other plant supporting equipment. Scopes of work may include major outages, rotor overhauls, unit modifications, and upgrades. The Project Manager is responsible to develop high performing project teams, promote positive customer relationships, and accountable to deliver projects in a safe manner, at a high quality level, within Budget, on Schedule, utilizing core competencies of Project Management.
This position is remote however the candidate should be in central US.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage technical deliverables by planning, contracting, and coordinating the activities required for successful delivery of EthosEnergy contracted services. This includes but is not limited to internal and external contracting of field labor activities, parts repairs, parts replacement, and facility upgrades.
• Facilitate and prepare pre-activity/outage project planning in accordance with EthosEnergy and contractual obligations.
• Lead project life cycle outage meetings and drive action items.
• Solicit quotations, negotiate commercially with internal and external providers, approve purchase orders (within established budget and DOA).
• Oversee all internal and external subcontractors/business units to ensure scope delivery is in accordance with Customer’s Critical to Quality (CTQ) scope expectations.
• Manage scope change, authorizing or limiting services providers accordingly in accordance with their contracted services.
• Use project lessons learned to more efficiently manage projects and customer deliverables going forward.
• Manage all internal requirements for contract management, including performing the following:
• Identify problems and risks that could compromise contract deliverables and elevate to proper level of management as required to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for approval.
• Prepare, analyze and report on project performance using project control techniques for cost, labor hours, scope, and schedule.
• Lead periodic contract financial performance and margin reviews with EthosEnergy stakeholders.
• Search for and implement mid-term and long-term cost reduction strategies to maximize the project profitability.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as defined for projects.
• Participate in and lead business level process standardization and continuous improvement projects.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Experience in Gas Turbines and Generators
• In depth knowledge and delivery of best practices in Project Management systems, policies and procedures including but not limited to: Planning, Quality Management, Risk Assessment, Schedule creation and maintenance, cost management and variance reporting, change control, commercial understanding of contracts, and customer relationship management.
• Strong ability to analyze contract scope and objectives and translate to efficient project execution.
• Proven track record in managing conflict in projects to a positive resolution.
• Demonstrated track record in motivating and inspiring internal and external project team members to cultivate and build collaborative relationships with colleagues & customers.
• Demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement with the ability to think on a strategic level as well as a tactical level is required to drive solutions within a matrix organization.
• Working knowledge of incoterms, contractual obligations, and commercial negotiations.
• Working knowledge in scheduling software like MS Projects or Primavera P6
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• A minimum of ten year's relevant experience, with a minimum of four years in a project management position.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated leadership in generator overhauls, gas turbine or steam turbine power plants or similar environment

Education Requirements

• Engineering degree is preferred, or combination of a business degree with business improvement background
• Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification, PMI, PMP, or equivalent a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 75 pounds).Ability to travel within US and Latin America 30-40% of the time

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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