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Sr. PM Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction

Valparaiso Eastport CenterFull timeSeniorPosted 8 days ago
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Job SummaryThe Senior Project Manager- New Power Generation Construction is responsible for the safe, compliant, and successful execution of a major workstream within a single mega project or full life‑cycle ownership of a portfolio of multiple, complex capital projects. This role provides senior leadership across all phases of project delivery—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout—by applying advanced project management practices to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.The Senior Project Manager is accountable for strategic planning, governance, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization, while leading cross‑functional teams and external partners. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and serves as a primary point of accountability for project outcomes. This role relies on highly developed leadership, communication, and technical expertise, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate across engineering, project controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, strategy, accounting, operations, external engineering firms, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.The Senior Project Manager will operate as a proactive, solutions‑oriented leader within an organization primarily focused on execution of new generation projects, as well as other large, complex infrastructure initiatives (e.g., synchronous condensers and similar assets).Essential FunctionsProvides end‑to‑end leadership for complex capital projects or major project segments, from conceptual development through commissioning and turnoverEstablishes and governs scope, schedule, cost baselines, risk registers, and change management processes, ensuring disciplined performance tracking and corrective actionsAccountable for project performance outcomes, including safety, quality, cost, schedule, and regulatory complianceLeads and mentors project managers, project specialists, and construction inspection resources; sets expectations and promotes consistent best practicesEnsures safe, efficient, and high‑quality construction execution in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirementsPartners with project controls to develop and maintain accurate budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and capital spend reportingProactively manages project risks, issues, and dependencies across engineering, procurement, construction, and land servicesServes as a senior liaison with external municipalities, local authorities, landowners, and regulatory bodiesOversees contractor performance, commercial administration, and contract complianceEnsures timely, accurate invoice review and approval, aligned with contract terms and budget controlsProvides executive‑level project status reporting, including progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and financial performanceMeasures and drives project success de...