Project Manager, Thermal Project Management

Hiring.fm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Project Manager, Thermal Project Management, to guide a multi-disciplinary team through development to COD of a gas-turbine/engine-based thermal facility. You will coordinate construction, commissioning, and technical, economic, and commercial aspects across teams in a fast-paced energy projects environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years of large-scale project management experience on combustion power plants, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering.
• 5+ years of project management and construction experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience with combustion power plants, gas turbines, steam turbines or engines.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts in the project lifecycle from development to COD to meet scope, budget and schedule.
• Manage workload and resources across teams on a thermal project.
• Oversee administrative tasks: POs, MSAs, EPCs, service orders.
• Monitor interfaces between contractors and work packages and track performance.
• Report risks, progress and schedule to management.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering for design and CAPEX/OPEX optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land‑based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large‑scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager, Thermal Project Management, you will guide and coordinate work for the team assigned to a thermal power plant. You will support efforts across multiple teams inside the organization, from development to the commercial operation date (COD). In this position, you will manage multiple workstreams and collaborate with resources to support the project execution and construction efforts, while coordinating all other technical, economic, and commercial aspects of the project. You will interact with specialists to develop, design, and build combustion projects utilizing gas turbines for simple cycles, combined cycles, and cogeneration facilities, as well as natural gas reciprocating engines. This position will be based in the Invenergy office in Chicago, IL. Technical supervision during project execution, specifically construction and commissioning phases, including travel to the project site, will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts in the project throughout its lifecycle, under close guidance and supervision provided by senior management from development to COD, to deliver the project according to the required scope, meeting budget and schedule.
• Manage workload, assist resources and the different groups assigned to a specific thermal project, promoting seamless coordination across different disciplines.
• Coordinate and manage internal administrative workload in the project, including purchase orders, service orders, MSAs and EPC agreements.
• Understand project interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages and monitor performance, ensuring adherence to project budget and schedule.
• Report project risks, performance, progress and schedule to management.
• Coordinate contractual and administrative work with contractors, consultants and third parties as required.
• Work in collaboration with the thermal engineering team in the preparation of site layouts and optimization of general arrangements for different equipment and project components.
• Prepare reporting for management and customers as required.
• Ensure record keeping for the entire project by adhering to company document management policies.
• Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas to optimize the design, CAPEX, and OPEX of this infrastructure.
• Liaise with the procurement team in the preparation of SOIs, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs or any other documents.
• Participate in the evaluation of suppliers’ technical and economic proposals.
• Participate in discussions with manufacturers and vendors, as needed, in coordination with the procurement team.
• Assist in the preparation of contracts with OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.
• Assist in the permitting and development efforts, including electrical interconnection.
• Monitor project progress and performance, reporting key indicators to management.
• Coordinate efforts to prepare financial model along with the commercial finance & economics team and support project finance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in management and construction of large‑scale projects.
• Experience in combustion power plants, gas turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines is required.
• Excellent solution‑seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator.
• Ability to travel up to 25% is required, and travel frequency must be adjusted during the project execution phase.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry.
• Site experience in projects under construction.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage deliverables for multiple packages of the same project at a time.
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.
• Experience managing interfaces between contractors and contract negotiation.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay $118,000.00 - $165,000.00 USD Annual. 25‑40% Bonus. The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.