Senior Project Manager

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major energy and power-generation initiatives from development through commercial execution in Columbus, OH. This role requires coordinating Engineering, Commercial, Legal, Procurement, EPC Contractors, and Construction teams to deliver large-scale capital projects.

You will evaluate technical solutions, manage risks, control scope, budget, and schedule, and provide executive updates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in Power Generation, Utilities, Oil & Gas, LNG, EPC/EPCM.
• Experience leading projects through Development, Procurement, Construction, Startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy and power-generation projects from development through EPC, commissioning, and startup.
• Act as primary liaison between Engineering, Commercial, Legal, Procurement, Operations, EPC Contractors, OEMs and Executive Leadership.
• Participate in technical and commercial evaluations, contractor selection, bid reviews, and procurement strategies.
• Support contract negotiations, change management, contractor management, and project execution planning.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety and risk.
• Coordinate engineering reviews, constructability assessments, permitting activities, and execution planning.
• Provide executive-level updates regarding project status, risks, budgets, schedules, and recommendations.
• Support commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and project turnover activities.

Skills

Project management

EPC delivery

Contractor management

Technical evaluations

Cost & schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH (Relocation Assistance Available)

Pay: 140 -185k

About the Opportunity

Our client, a major utility and power-generation organization, is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the development and execution of large-scale energy and power-generation projects.

This role is ideal for someone who can operate at the intersection of Engineering, Commercial, Legal, Procurement, EPC Contractors, and Construction Teams while helping deliver complex capital projects from development through execution.

The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating technical solutions, supporting commercial decision-making, managing project risks, and coordinating with executive stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major energy and power-generation projects from development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Act as a primary liaison between Engineering, Commercial, Legal, Procurement, Operations, EPC Contractors, OEMs, and Executive Leadership.
• Participate in technical and commercial evaluations, contractor selection, bid reviews, and procurement strategies.
• Support contract negotiations, change management, contractor management, and project execution planning.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and risk.
• Coordinate engineering reviews, constructability assessments, permitting activities, and execution planning.
• Resolve complex technical and commercial issues while maintaining project objectives.
• Provide executive-level updates regarding project status, risks, budgets, schedules, and recommendations.
• Support commissioning, startup, operational readiness, and project turnover activities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience supporting major capital projects.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries:
• Power Generation
• Utilities
• Oil & Gas
• LNG
• EPC / EPCM Organizations
• Experience leading projects through multiple phases including:
• Development
• Procurement
• Construction
• Startup
• Strong understanding of:
• EPC Delivery Models
• Contractor Management
• Technical Evaluations
• Cost & Schedule Management
• Project Controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Power Generation Project Experience
• Utility Infrastructure Experience
• Owner's Engineer or Owner's Representative Experience
• EPC Contractor Management
• Technical Contract Negotiations
• Major Equipment Procurement
• Capital Project Development Experience
• Experience supporting projects valued at $100M+ and above

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience participating in technical and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to bridge engineering requirements with commercial and contractual obligations.
• Experience working directly with EPC contractors, OEMs, utilities, and engineering firms.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Experience presenting project recommendations, risks, and execution strategies to senior leadership.
• Background supporting large, complex energy or infrastructure projects.