Invenergy
Power Infrastructure
Director,ThermalProjectManagement
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“Director, Thermal Project Management at Invenergy. Skills: Thermal power plants, Project lifecycle management, Team leadership. Oversee thermal power plants. Manage and coordinate efforts across multiple teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver the project(s) according to the required scope, meeting budget and schedule; Ensure the project is completed on time, within scope and budget; Ensure all required permits are secured in accordance with the project plan; Organize work in the most efficient way; Ensure adherence to scope, quality, safety, and all environmental requirements and policies
Industry & Context.
Identify and evaluate risks; Prevent flaws in the project; Provide solutions for risks; Resolve technical issues
Ability to travel up to 25%, Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry, 10+ years of experience in combustion power plants, relevant experience in gas turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines, Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale power plants, from development to commercial operation, Site experience in projects under construction, Ability to travel up to 25%
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry, Experience managing interfaces between contractors and contract negotiation, Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple packages of the same project at a time, Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds, Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills, verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator, High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards, Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What You'll Do.
Oversee thermal power plants
Manage and coordinate efforts across multiple teams
Lead and direct resources for project execution
and commercial aspects
Manage a team of specialists
and build combustion projects
Manage project development
Lead all efforts in assigned project(s)
Manage workload and resources across multiple teams
Represent the company in discussions with third parties
Manage project interfaces across multiple contractors
Manage and coordinate other project managers
Coordinate project meetings and communications
Participate and coordinate evaluation of proposals
Collaborate with commercial and finance teams
Identify and evaluate risks
Provide periodic reports for management
Implement and track lessons learned
Ensure record keeping for project
Provide guidance to engineering team
Collaborate with engineering areas to optimize design
Supervise technical documentation
Liaise with procurement team
Participate in evaluation of suppliers’ proposals
Participate in discussions with manufacturers
Participate in preparation of contracts
Collaborate with real estate team
Collaborate with development team to prepare documentation
Oversee permitting and approval process
Coordinate with interconnecting utilities
Lead negotiations with EPC contractors
Manage periodic calls and meetings with contractors
Analyze technical and construction risks
Monitor project activities and progress
Analyze progress reports
Travel to project site during construction
Assist and participate in commissioning phase
Manage multiple interfaces across packages
Ensure adherence to scope
and environmental requirements
Lead negotiations during construction agreements
Manage internal interfaces with legal
Manage variation of scope and change orders
Identify and manage risks during contract negotiations
Provide inputs to define CAPEX
Identify financial impacts of risks
Liaise with other internal departments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage and coordinate efforts across multiple teams; Promote seamless coordination across different disciplines; Represent the company in discussions with third parties, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, permitting agencies, and the project’s customer; Manage project interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages; Manage and coordinate other project managers and functions assigned to your team; Collaborate with the commercial and finance teams; Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas; Liaise with the procurement team; Collaborate with the real estate team; Collaborate with the development team; Oversee the permitting and approval process while working with the regulatory and engineering teams; Coordinate with interconnecting utilities; Lead negotiations with EPC contractors; Manage periodic calls and meetings with contractors; Manage multiple interfaces across packages and contractors, including external parties and stakeholders; Manage internal interfaces with legal and contract management groups; Liaise with other internal departments as required; Interface with lenders and their independent engineers
Communication Scope
Verbal skills; Effective leader and communicator; Interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
Project management, Schedule management, Budget management, Risk management, Scope management, Change order management
Full Job Description
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. **Job Description** **Position Overview:** As a Director, Thermal Project Management, you will be responsible for overseeing thermal power plants. You will manage and coordinate efforts across multiple teams inside the organization, from development to the commercial operation date (COD). In this position, you will lead and direct resources to support the project execution and construction efforts, while coordinating all other technical, economic, and commercial aspects of the project. Under your leadership, you will manage a team of specialists to develop, design, and build combustion projects utilizing gas turbines for simple cycles, combined cycles, and cogeneration facilities, as well as natural gas reciprocating engines. This role will lead efforts for one project or more at a time, encompassing project development, including permitting, engineering, and construction, along with budget, risk, and schedule management to ensure the project is completed on time, within scope and budget. This position will be based in the Invenergy office in Chicago, IL. Technical supervision during project execution, specifically construction and commissioning phases, including travel to the project site, will also be required. **General Responsibilities:** * Lead all efforts in the assigned project(s) throughout the proje
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