Senior Power Plant Construction Lead – Mechanical & Piping

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to provide on-site leadership for the mechanical and process trades that support construction of large-scale thermal power generation facilities. This role ensures safe, efficient installation of major mechanical and process systems, coordinating multiple subcontractor teams and driving performance across all mechanical scopes.

The ideal candidate holds deep knowledge of power plant mechanical systems and can manage complex field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience in industrial or power plant mechanical construction.
• 7+ years of experience overseeing mechanical, piping, or process system construction on thermal power generation or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of thermal power plant mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, equipment specifications, and installation tolerances.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple mechanical subcontractors and coordinating multi-trade field activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical safety practices, QA/QC processes, and applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field execution for all mechanical and process trades, including heavy rigging, millwright work, pressure piping installation, boiler/HRSG erection, rotating equipment installation, and mechanical balance-of-plant systems.
• Oversee installation of major equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, HRSG modules, pumps, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, condensers, and cooling tower mechanicals.
• Manage subcontractors performing ASME code piping, steam piping, condensate and feedwater systems, fuel gas piping, cooling water systems, instrument air, service water, fire protection, and chemical feed systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and industry codes, including ASME Section I, Section VIII, B31.1, API standards, and applicable power industry requirements.
• Conduct field inspections to verify weld quality, pressure testing, equipment alignment, grouting, torqueing, and mechanical completion documentation.
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams to resolve RFIs, field design issues, constructability concerns, and technical challenges.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, including heavy lift planning, confined space entry, hot work permitting, and mechanical system isolation.
• Track progress, identify constraints, support schedule updates, and provide accurate reporting on productivity, manpower, and field risks.
• Support commissioning and startup activities, including system flushing, cleaning, equipment testing, mechanical turnover packages, and readiness for energization or steam blows.
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure smooth field execution. #epjobs #naepjobs

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Multi-trade coordination

Safety & QA/QC

Thermal power systems

Rotating equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent field experience

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to provide on-site leadership for the mechanical and process trades that support construction of large-scale thermal power generation facilities. This role ensures safe, efficient installation of major mechanical and process systems, coordinating multiple subcontractor teams and driving performance across all mechanical scopes.

The ideal candidate holds deep knowledge of power plant mechanical systems and can manage complex field