Tranche Project Manager

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. 

Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

The candidate will act as the Tranche Project Manager on the CCGT Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position will begin in Reston, VA for 6-9 months to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to the project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award. 

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the 230kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation and associated utility grid connection works. This position will serve as the point of contact and senior interface with the client and will be responsible for managing all activities to achieve a successful outcome for this project. This includes supervising the development of the project’s scope of work, budgets and schedules, managing performance, reporting on progress, and initiating actions as required to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.  #LI-JL1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement management philosophy and procedures for the execution of the project to ensure consistency of approach and the sharing of information and experiences with broader project team.
• Establish and implement staffing plans.
• Regularly monitor the progress of active project and ensure that responsible actions are being taken by members of the project team. Review and approve critical plans and/or documents for assigned scope.
• Oversee the operational performance of the 230kV GIS and Utility Grid Connection scope on a large combined cycle power plant site, ensuring safety, reliability, compliance, and financial performance goals are met.
• Manage all interfaces between equipment suppliers and relevant subcontractors.
• Manage GIS substation design and integration with utility grid.
• Manage interface with utility company for grid compliance and interconnection details.
• Identify and expedite procurement of long-lead items such as GIS, transformers, cables.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Manage timely delivery schedule and enforce project quality assurance protocols.
• Supervise site mobilization, relevant civil works, and phased GIS installation.
• Direct the activities of assigned staff and provide for proper delegation of management authority, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ensure that interdepartmental problems are resolved promptly and that an integrated approach is followed in the performance of the project.
• Review and approve the release of assigned scope cost estimates, schedules, major trends, and forecasts to customers. Also review and approve major changes or deviations to these control documents.
• Provide guidance in developing plans, project execution plans, cost and schedule plans, contract formulation and management.
• Establish an appropriate, integrated organizational structure, including off-project specialist support.
• Define and advertise roles, responsibilities, and authority to project team members/partners and the customer to ensure scope completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implements risk management program identifying risks and implementing appropriate mitigations timely.
• Ensure that safety and creation as well as maintenance of a safe workplace and environment is the primary consideration and priority in the delivery of all work.
• Coordinate and develop positive relationships with project stakeholders, in coordination with the client, including but not limited to cities, counties, cultural communities, railroads, affected businesses and residents, special interest groups, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and customer’s engineering and operating personnel to coordinate construction activities.
• Ensure that all team members, Bechtel staff, and subconsultant staff are exhibiting appropriate collaborative behavior and meeting project expectations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8 or more years’ experience in HV substation and grid connection projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and monitor a wide variety of team efforts to their successful completion. Proven experience managing large-scale process or power plant construction projects.
• Coordinate technical reviews for breaker configurations, relay panels, SCADA/ EMS, and protection schemes.
• Ability to make decisions and direct engineering, supply chain, construction, and startup on complex interdepartmental issues.
• Prior experience in implementing phased installation strategy for GIS to meet project schedule.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and permitting requirements.
• Well versed with testing, energization, and commissioning activities.
• Familiar with combined cycle power plant equipment, including gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and related equipment is preferred.
• Ensure implementation of robust document control and communication protocols.
• Exceptional soft-skills, with an ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relations as well as a positive culture within the project team.
• Possess organizational, technical, and team-building skills to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven leadership and management ability. Understands and is committed to Bechtel’s Continuous Improvement (CI) process and leadership principles. Ability to be people sensitive, to promote an open and informal communication environment, to develop mutual trust and teamwork, and to facilitate employee self-development.
• Ability to recognize people for their accomplishments and ensure that customers and Bechtel are made aware of these accomplishments.
• Understands financial analysis.

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