Senior Project Manager

CAMS; Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager in Indiana to lead high-value capital projects within the energy sector. The role requires 8+ years of experience in power generation and strong project controls knowledge. Key responsibilities include ensuring project success, governance, and stakeholder management. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities to drive impactful energy projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading major capital projects in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven success as an Owner’s Representative or senior project lead for EPC or multi-contract projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contract management, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of large capital projects in power generation.
• Serve as the primary execution authority and governance lead for the projects.
• Ensure project objectives are fully met through effective communication and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Controls

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Brief Description

CAMS is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of large, high-value, high‑complexity capital projects within the power generation and energy infrastructure sectors. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end outcomes (safety, scope, cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction) and provides senior leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.

The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary owner‑side execution authority and governance lead, responsible for establishing and protecting approved scope, cost, and schedule baselines; leading stage‑gate readiness and approvals; and delivering assigned projects safely, on schedule, and within authorized funding. The role enforces disciplined risk management, integrated change control, and decision traceability to support transparency, claims avoidance, and stakeholder alignment.

This role works closely with Project Engineers, the Project Construction Manager, Project Governance and Controls, schedulers, EPC partners, and station O&M teams to ensure project objectives are fully met. It also supports continuous improvement by reinforcing CAMS governance standards, coaching less‑experienced PMs, and ensuring consistent use of systems of record for execution, reporting, and document traceability.

Merom Generating Station is a 2‑Unit, 1080‑MW rated coal‑fired power plant.

Project Execution & Governance

• Serve as CAMS’ primary point of accountability for overall project success and owner‑side integration across disciplines.
• Own the project execution strategy, governance plan, and reporting cadence appropriate to project tier/complexity (including stage‑gate readiness and approvals).
• Establish, maintain, and defend approved baselines for scope, cost, and schedule; lead integrated change control with clear thresholds and approvals.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with contractual obligations, technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory requirements; provide proactive commercial governance to reduce claims and dispute exposure.
• Provide structured decision support and executive‑level communication; identify deviations early, lead recovery planning, and drive timely escalation when thresholds are exceeded.
• Lead project closeout discipline, including turnover readiness, final documentation, financial closure coordination, and capture of lessons learned for reuse across the portfolio.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Act as the principal interface between CAMS, Owner representatives, EPC project management, and external stakeholders; align expectations, decision rights, and communication pathways.
• Lead executive‑level reporting and stage‑gate reviews; communicate key decisions, risks, change status, and mitigation plans using accurate, current project controls data.
• Build strong working relationships with EPC partners and contractors; lead performance management, issue resolution, and negotiation/escalation as required to protect project outcomes.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and decision traceability supporting transparency, regulatory compliance, change control, and claims avoidance.
• Ensure strong integration with station Operations & Maintenance for outage planning, constructability, LOTO coordination, and turnover/operational readiness.

Integration with Engineering & Construction

• Coordinate closely with the Project Engineer to ensure engineering deliverables, design maturity, and technical decisions support the approved baseline and construction needs.
• Align with the Project Construction Manager to synchronize engineering, procurement, construction sequencing, work packaging, and outage planning; ensure field progress is reflected in schedule and forecast.
• Ensure timely review/approval of design packages, technical submittals, RFIs, and field change requests, including assessment of cost and schedule impacts.
• Enforce rigorous integrated change control to minimize commercial exposure, prevent scope creep, and preserve baseline integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading major capital projects in power generation, heavy industrial, or EPC‑driven environments, including responsibility for project controls outcomes (cost/schedule/forecast).
• Proven success acting as an Owner’s Representative or senior project lead for EPC or multi‑contract projects, accountable for governance, stage‑gate readiness, baseline approval/maintenance, and change control.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contract/commercial management (including change orders and claims avoidance), risk mitigation, and decision governance.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills; able to influence across functions, lead through ambiguity, and coach/coordinate teams without direct authority.

Preferred

• Experience delivering power plant upgrades, environmental retrofits, or utility‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with DOE‑funded, state, or federally regulated project environments.
• PMP certification strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe).
• Experience navigating high‑complexity projects requiring intensive stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with integrated cost/schedule management tools (e.g., Primavera P6 and/or MS Project) and executive reporting/dashboarding practices.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects and contributing to portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and governance reviews.

Working Conditions

• Power generation facility environment.
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, heights, and uneven terrain.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required.

Summary

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

Benefits

We offer a variety of excellent benefits. Full‑time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance plans. You can also select additional al‑la‑carte benefits to meet all your needs. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications. This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.