On-Site Project Manager

Job Title:
Assistant Project Manager

Reports to:
Project Director

Project Location:
Rockdale, TX (reach out for more details)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a leading power generation developer to identify an experienced
Assistant Project Manager
to support the development and delivery of large-scale power generation projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, world-class infrastructure projects that play a critical role in advancing a reliable and sustainable energy future.

Join an organization that is deeply committed to the responsible development and operation of power generation assets, guided by strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, high-performance project team with a strong focus on safety, quality, and execution excellence.

Job Purpose

Seeking an Assistant Project Manager to serve as a key liaison between the owner and the Power Plant EPC contractor. This role ensures owner obligations are met while coordinating daily site activities to support the safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of the project. This team that requires significant experience managing major fossil-fueled power generation projects, with a strong emphasis on
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
power plants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the EPC contractor's safety performance and adherence to the construction safety program
• Coordinate and manage site discipline engineers and the Owner's Engineer, as required, in support of construction, startup, and commissioning activities
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to manage site activities effectively, including reporting, safety, environmental compliance, daily walkdowns, and issue tracking
• Ensure the Owner's Construction Project Manager is informed of technical or commercial non-conformance and schedule delays
• Liaise with the Lender's Independent Engineer to validate reported construction milestones
• Ensure QA/QC and technical conformance procedures are followed by the EPC contractor
• Witness critical construction hold points and provide timely feedback to the EPC contractor and Construction Project Manager
• Coordinate with the O&M contractor to confirm system readiness for turnover and ensure turnover packages are complete and accurate
• Participate in engineering reviews and 3D model reviews
• Witness major startup, commissioning, and performance testing activities to confirm compliance with EPC contract requirements
• Review and evaluate change orders and provide recommendations to the Construction Project Director
• Support the Construction Manager in interactions with regulatory agencies and local community stakeholders
• Develop, manage, and coordinate owner-led project activities as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or in a similar role on power plant construction projects, either for an EPC contractor or on behalf of the project owner
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million strongly preferred
• Proven ability to identify safety-related issues and effectively manage staff, budgets, and project resources
• Strong relationship-building skills with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• High level of functional and technical knowledge of construction crafts and construction equipment
• Working knowledge of CCGT power plant technology, including air-cooled condensers
• Experience using project control tools to review schedules, scope, milestones, and contractual obligations
• Solid understanding of project management principles, construction administration, and EPC contract execution
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost controls, and safety requirements
• Practical, hands-on understanding of EPC project phases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Frequent outdoor work
• Primary assignment at an active construction site
• Occasional weekend work, as project needs require