Manager, Estimating

NRG Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager located in Houston, Texas. This role includes the preparation and assistance in construction plans and estimates for energy-related projects, such as utility-scale power generation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields, significant experience in planning and scheduling, and proficiency in tools like Primavera and Microsoft Project. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business, or 10 years related experience.
• Experience in planning and scheduling utility-scale projects is essential.
• PMI certification and construction management experience are plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans and estimates for energy-related projects.
• Provide planning and scheduling support for projects in execution.
• Analyze project plans to identify constructability issues and recommend solutions.

Skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of construction practices

Planning and scheduling

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science (Engineering, Construction or Business)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You\'ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success — take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!

Position Overview

This is a senior level position with NRG. The successful candidate will possess the skills needed to:

• Interact effectively with project team members, contractors and stakeholders
• Evaluate emerging scopes of work for constructability and completeness
• Develop construction execution plans using departmental tools and techniques

This position will be responsible for preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of construction plans and estimates for a fleet of energy-related projects (including those for utility-scale power generation construction, back-end environmental controls, plant improvement, fuel conversion and facility deactivation). This position may also support active projects in execution (management assessments, change orders and baseline updates).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise professional judgment and provide counsel to the DE&C Leadership Team
• Comply with all applicable NRG policies, procedures, and controls
• Provide planning and scheduling support for projects in development or in execution
• Develop plans and schedules to support business prospects and emerging technologies
• Summarize plans and schedules to support senior NRG executive investment decision-making
• Work with others to transform conceptual plans into project-ready baselines and execution plans

• Analyze third party plans and schedules to assess constructability and market-competitiveness
• Prepare Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and conduct project baseline reviews, as required
• Assess impact of scope or schedule changes associated with active projects, as required
• Maintain library/database of execution plans and schedules for various project types
• Develop sound working relationships with NRG project team members, contractors, and others
• Assess project plans and schedules to identify issues and recommend solutions

Technical Skills

• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, methods and processes
• Knowledge of construction work sequences, field disciplines and workplace logistics

• Understand key concepts and principles for compiling requests-for-proposal, including sourcing strategies, execution techniques and risk management
• Experience in planning and scheduling large and small utility-scale power related projects
• Ability to identify, analyze and provide solutions for project constructability issues
• In-depth experience with Primavera is required
• Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Access is desirable
• AutoCAD knowledge a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering, Construction or Business) or 10 years related experience
• Construction management and/or field supervision is an absolute plus; PMI certification also a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal and written communication, consensus building, etc.)
• Proven ability to work with people and provide instructional guidance / coordinate team actions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under restricted time frames and with competing priorities
• Knowledgeable of project financing, accounting, and control systems and processes a plus
• Some travel may be required to support group functions or project specific plans and estimates

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant\'s experience or skills.

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