Senior Capital Projects Leader – Power Generation

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Tucker, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,000,000 - 11,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corp. in Tucker, Georgia is seeking a seasoned Capital Projects Manager to drive the full lifecycle of large energy projects, with values often exceeding $10 million.

You will oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, testing, and closeout, ensuring safety, cost discipline, and schedule certainty. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management, plus governance of PMO activities and contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years in industrial, power capital projects.
• 5+ years managing complex capital projects.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating stakeholders.
• PMO or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects through full lifecycle from permitting to closeout.
• Develop and execute the Project Execution Plan aligned with standards.
• Coordinate stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and partners.
• Lead project controls: budgeting, scheduling, reporting.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle

Maximo

Excel

Job description

Oglethorpe Power Corp. in Tucker, Georgia is seeking a seasoned Capital Projects Manager to drive the full lifecycle of large energy projects, with values often exceeding $10 million.

You will oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, testing, and closeout, ensuring safety, cost discipline, and schedule certainty. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management, plus governance of PMO activities and contractor