Senior Site Leader - CCGT Power Plant Construction

Quanta-Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Site Manager to lead the successful execution of large-scale CCGT power generation projects. You will serve as the senior on-site leader responsible for all field construction activities, coordinating disciplines from mobilization to commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership, proven EPC delivery, and hands-on experience with gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience with utility-scale power generation projects.
• Experience managing field execution of CCGT, simple-cycle generation, thermal power, industrial energy, or major EPC construction projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Procore.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site construction activities for CCGT projects across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, HRSG, electrical, I&C, and balance-of-plant scopes.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative coordinating with clients, engineering teams, OEMs, contractors, vendors, and commissioning personnel.
• Oversee major plant equipment installation including combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, and auxiliaries.
• Direct project scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics to align with milestones and COD dates.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead field supervision, construction managers, superintendents, field engineers, and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate site risks and implement recovery plans to maintain schedule and budget.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, equipment utilization, and construction progress.
• Ensure quality control processes and turnover documentation meet project requirements.
• Support startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities in coordination with operations and OEM teams.
• Provide regular project status updates, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking a Site Manager to lead the successful execution of large-scale CCGT power generation projects. You will serve as the senior on-site leader responsible for all field construction activities, coordinating disciplines from mobilization to commissioning and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership, proven EPC delivery, and hands-on experience with gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance-of-plant systems.