Project Manager – Fossil Fuel Power Plant

Sargent & Lundy

. Supervise discipline-specific construction managers and lead construction management and commissioning staff .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeOklahoma • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,310 - $222,001 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction management, including overseeing project cost, schedule, and quality while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and implement effective project controls for large-scale construction projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

20+ Years Construction Industry ExperienceEPC And GC Contract ModelsClient Relationship-BuildingProject Controls Tools ProficiencyOSHA 10 Or 30 Certification

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject Cost ManagementRisk AssessmentChange Order ManagementLabor PlanningQuality AssuranceSafety ComplianceConstruction SchedulingContractual Agreement ReviewHome-Office Pre-Construction Planning

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsProject Controls Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 10 CertificationOSHA 30 Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryPower Plant OperationsEnvironmental Retrofit ProjectsCombined Cycle ProjectsCombined Heat And Power ProjectsConstruction Safety StandardsIndustrial ConstructionSubcontractor ManagementStakeholder CollaborationConstruction Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise discipline-specific construction managers and lead construction management and commissioning staff
Serve as construction subject matter expert and primary liaison among clients, subcontractors, vendors, internal teams, and business units
Manage client expectations and maintain client relationships through communication and timely updates
Oversee project cost, schedule, scope, quality, safety, and construction/commissioning progress
Manage and document change orders and assess their cost and schedule impacts
Develop project-specific construction and/or commissioning management work plans
Perform home-office or remote pre-construction planning before field mobilization
Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans
Report construction progress and cost to the Project Director and/or Client
Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings
Develop schedules, phasing plans, and lookaheads; track progress and maintain schedules
Maintain current project documentation and daily reports
Collaborate with construction teams, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to determine project needs and solve challenges
Review and oversee subcontractor and supplier contractual agreements
Handle disputes or claims arising from contract performance
Ensure projects remain on budget and profitable
Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback
Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
Oversee project close-out, inspections, punch-list resolution, and documentation handover
Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned
Ensure safe, clean, and orderly job sites in compliance with S&L standards
Verify installed work aligns with drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements; identify variances

Requirements

What you’ll need

20+ years of construction industry experience, with focus on full construction experience
Experience with advanced class combined cycle projects, environmental retrofit projects, and new generation combined heat and power projects preferred
Experience with EPC and GC contract models
15+ years in progressive leadership roles supervising construction teams and managing clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Ability to communicate intentionally and clearly across multiple stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners
Familiarity with industry regulations, industry codes & standards, and best practices related to power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and safety
Experience determining staff positions and size, interviewing, and selecting personnel
Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience
Experience establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project
Understanding of a process approach to construction management and start-up testing work
Demonstrated client relationship-building experience
Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Organizational and time-management skills
OSHA 10 or 30
Must be able to travel
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Per diem for those who qualify
Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available for eligible employees