Senior Construction Project Manager

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Work on developing RFPs, scope book development, and bid selection for large capital projects. Interface and manage EPC contractors and other vendors and contractors on site. Provides oversight of projects to include consistent communication, record keeping, and reporting, responsibilities include managing a major design-build power and process plant projects by working with internal teams such as development, engineering, legal, environmental, supply chain and operations; develops overall project scope book used to bid the EPC portions of the project, other major equipment bid packages to support the bidding process and project schedule; manages cross-functional project team in both an office and site environment, to include all engineering and construction activities.

Leads and develops processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties from planning, design, construction, commissioning, and start-up. Responsibilities also include monitoring and tracking the progress of the project and staff, both internal and external resources, and taking required action if activities fall behind schedule. Ensures that the project is being constructed in compliance with project specifications, design standards, and applicable codes, established for the project as well as ensuring that comprehensive safety standards are implemented and enforced. Adopts and promotes the commitment to provide a safe workplace that strives for an incident and injury-free environment where everyone goes home safe every day. Ensures construction safety program including Site-Specific Safety Planning is proactively communicated and consistently enforced on all projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others. Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• In-depth or broad, extensive knowledge of construction and related discipline(s).
• Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging, advanced technical experience to resolve complex issues.
• Competent to work at very high level in multiple knowledge areas or functions as an advanced contributor.
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of project objectives and/or project-based goals.
• Makes decisions on complex issues regarding project components, for large-scale projects and advanced tasks.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
• Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Independently selects methods, techniques, analytical approach and evaluation criteria.
• Determines methods and procedures for new assignments.
• Serves as project/technical lead on large projects; regularly coordinates work of professionals, technicians and others outside of own department.
• Trains and mentors employees on technical skills
• Collaborate and solve problems - works with others to resolve significant issues, clarify or interpret complex information, provide initial screening/negotiations.
• Single point of contact for the execution team supporting project development through project completion.
• Participates in project reviews and for unique execution strategies and decision-making processes to address these situations. Lead the internal and/or external problem-solving necessary to arrive at appropriate decisions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in ME, EE, CE or Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years' experience, including extensive knowledge of heavy industrial construction techniques and a minimum of 5 years working as a project or construction manager on power plant projects or industrial process units in chemical plants or refineries.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
• Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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