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Senior Project Manager
Valdes Engineering Company
🇨🇱 Chile | 🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
2 months ago
$40 – $90 / hour
- OSHA
- System Design
- Excel
- PMP
- OSHA 30
2 months ago
Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution
- Lead all phases of CTG/CCGT project execution (development through COD)Â
- Manage EPC contractors and OEMs (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi)Â
- Establish and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget (typically $300MM–$1B+)Â
- Ensure alignment with commercial, regulatory, and operational requirementsÂ
- Drive decision-making and problem resolution across multidisciplinary teams Engineering & Technical CoordinationÂ
- In collaboration with our project engineering team and Owner’s Engineer, this candidate shall be knowledgeable on:
- Gas turbine and steam turbine specifications and integrationÂ
- HRSG design and performance o Balance of plant (BOP) systems (cooling water, fuel gas, electrical systems)Â
- Phased construction approach o Grid interconnection requirementsÂ
- Environmental permitsÂ
- All applicable building and national codes
- Construction Management duties
- Oversee site construction activities for:
- Civil works and foundations
- Turbine installation and alignment
- HRSG erection
- Electrical and I&C installationÂ
- Monitor contractor productivity, safety, and quality performance
- Lead site progress reporting and milestone trackingÂ
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) duties
- Champion a strong safety culture and zero-incident mindsetÂ
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
- Oversee environmental compliance during construction and startupÂ
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study Required Â
- Master’s degree or MBA (preferred) Experience
- 10–15+ years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial projects
- 7+ years managing large EPC projects ($100MM+)
- Demonstrated experience with: o Gas turbine projects (Frame units, aeroderivatives)
- Combined-cycle plant construction (1Ă—1 or larger) Proven track record delivering projects:Â
- On schedule
- Within budget
- Meeting performance guarantees
- Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
- Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of:Â
- CTG and CCGT plant design and operationÂ
- Â HRSG systems and thermodynamic cycles
- High-voltage systems and grid interconnectionÂ
- Familiarity with OEM platforms Certifications (Preferred)Â
- PMP (Project Management Professional)Â
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification  Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study
- 5+ years’ experience managing construction related projects
- 3+ years’ experience working with pipeline construction contractorsÂ
- 3+ years’ experience working with project budgets
- Valid Driver’s License
- Travel Percentage: 30 - 40%Â
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Senior Project Manager · Valdes Engineering Company