Senior Project Manager

Role Snapshot

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital projects with expenditures exceeding $10 million at new generation sites and across OPC's existing power generation fleet. This role may manage multiple concurrent projects and, based on PMO project volume, may provide direction to contracted project managers.

The Project Manager leads project development, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and testing. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, in compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, and with cost and schedule certainty.

This position works closely with OPC leadership, Project Controls, Finance, Operations and Technical Services, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders to ensure each project is executed in accordance with approved corporate standards, policies, and procedures.

What You'll Do

Project Delivery and Execution

• Manage assigned capital projects through the full project lifecycle, including permitting, engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, testing, and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Project Execution Plan in alignment with applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes.
• Navigate projects through required stage-gate deliverables, including estimates, schedules, risk assessments, approvals, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project stakeholders, working groups, consultants, contractors, and internal business partners to achieve project objectives.
• Define the project organization structure and identify the technical skills and resources needed for successful project delivery.
• Work with appropriate OPC leadership to assign qualified team members to the Project Team.
• Coordinate with Operations and Technical Services to ensure appropriate involvement in engineering design reviews, constructability reviews, start-up planning, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Incorporate applicable lessons learned and industry best practices into project planning and execution.

Project Controls, Financial Management, and Risk

• Manage the project controls function for assigned projects, including budgeting, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, information systems management, and cash-flow management.
• Partner with the Project Controls Specialist to ensure consistent processes and effective project controls are implemented.
• Work closely with Finance to manage project costs, establish and control change management processes, and appropriately manage contingency.
• Manage project scope, schedule, quality, cost, risk, contracts, and communications in accordance with approved project requirements.
• Identify, assess, track, mitigate, and communicate project risks, issues, scope changes, variances, contingencies, and benefits.
• Make timely decisions and take prompt action on issues that could impact project performance; escalate matters outside the role's authority or capability to the appropriate level of leadership.
• Approve requisitions, change orders, invoices, and other project-related documentation within delegated authority.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Lead the Project Team in establishing proactive safety requirements and leading indicators throughout project design and implementation.
• Ensure contractor scopes of work include appropriate safety deliverables and requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, schedule, cost, quality, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure projects meet applicable environmental, regulatory, quality assurance, records management, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with leadership regarding project progress, potential impacts, delays, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, processes, and systems that improve efficiency and capture lessons learned.

Leadership and Communication

• Provide direct management, guidance, and support to Project Team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage assigned contracted project managers when PMO project volume requires additional project management resources.
• Build productive working relationships with business unit representatives, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, timely, and accurate project status reports, presentations, and briefings for OPC senior management and executive leadership.
• Promote an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing project environment focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten or more years of experience supporting major industrial, power generation, or capital projects.
• Ten or more years of project management experience, including at least five years managing complex projects.
• Experience managing capital projects or a project portfolio with values exceeding $10 million.
• Equivalent experience may include 14 or more years working at large power plants involving maintenance, capital projects, and budget management.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Supervisory or resource-management experience, including hiring, orientation, training, development, workflow planning, and performance management, is preferred.
• Experience managing contracted project managers or external project resources is preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, and Technical Knowledge

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of project management systems, processes, software, and equipment, such as Primavera P6, Oracle, and Maximo.
• Knowledge of advanced project management principles, including Monte Carlo risk assessment.
• Understanding of industry best practices and standards, including PMI, AACE, and CMII.
• Ability to develop high-quality stage-gate deliverables with minimal revision.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, participate in engineering design and constructability reviews, and apply project controls effectively.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated history of safe performance, active safety involvement, and commitment to a safer workplace.
• Strong project planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve project issues in partnership with stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to evaluate project metrics and assess project or program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership, team performance skills, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to leverage steering committees and executive leadership for decision-making, change management, and communications.
• Commitment to PMO standards, best practices, and OPC's Code of Conduct.