Director, Thermal Construction at Invenergy in Chicago, IL

Director, Thermal Construction Location: Chicago, IL Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Position Overview As a Director, Thermal Construction, you will be responsible for leading construction of thermal power plants. You will manage and coordinate construction efforts for multiple thermal projects across the organization in coordination with project managers and other corporate departments, from the preparation of initial execution plans to commercial operation date (COD). In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to on-site resources to support and oversee construction execution, while closely coordinating with project managers on technical, logistics, scheduling, and other project-related activities. Under your leadership, you will manage a team of site managers and supervisors to build combustion projects utilizing gas turbines for simple cycles, combined cycles, and cogeneration facilities, as well as natural gas reciprocating engines. This role will lead site execution and construction activities for one or more projects, including site supervision, compliance with contract, legal and technical requirements, to ensure the project(s) is delivered according to budget and schedule, preserving quality and safety requirements. This position will be based in the Invenergy office in Chicago, IL and will include periodic travels to project sites. Key Responsibilities: Lead construction efforts in the assigned project(s) from preconstruction activities to COD, to deliver the project(s) according to the required scope and quality, meeting budget and schedule. Manage workload and site resources across multiple teams assigned to a specific project, promoting seamless coordination across different disciplines. Represent the company in discussions related to project execution with third parties, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, permitting agencies, and the project’s customer. Manage project interfaces associated to site work across multiple contractors and work packages to promote coordination through adequate cooperation, ensuring adherence to the project policies, budget and schedule. Manage site execution and coordinate with project managers as required. Specific Responsibilities: Site management Coordinate site meetings and communications to ensure project goals and facilitate seamless coordination with contractors. Participate and coordinate the evaluation of proposals. Collaborate with the project manager and finance teams to provide necessary cost modeling inputs for construction cost. Identify and evaluate risks and prevent flaws in the project during construction. Provide periodic reports for management and the client as needed. Implement and keep a good track record of lessons learned. Ensure record keeping for site activities by adhering to company document management policies. Engineering Provide guidance to the engineering team on constructability of preconstruction and construction plans and deliverables. Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas to optimize the design, layout, CAPEX, and OPEX of this infrastructure. Supervise technical documentation for requisitions and solicitations to be used with contractors and other third parties. Procurement Liaise with the procurement team in the preparation of SOIs, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, or any other documents. Participate in the evaluation of suppliers’ technical and economic proposals. Participate in discussions with manufacturers and vendors, as needed, in coordination with the procurement team. Participate in the preparation of contracts with OEMs, suppliers, and contractors. Lead site logistics before and after equipment arrives at site. Permitting, interconnection, and real estate Ensure compliance with approved permits on site. Coordinate with interconnecting utilities to align with project objectives during project execution. Construction and commissioning Participate in negotiations with EPC contractors and collaborate with agreements, understanding concerns and constraints, providing solutions to those in collaboration with other groups of the organization (legal, risk, project controls, etc.). Manage periodic calls and meetings with contractors to organize site work in the most efficient way. Analyze technical and construction risks proactively, in collaboration with the project manager, providing solutions for those. Monitor project activities and progress from the main office and at the project site, as needed. Analyze progress reports to correct deviations and deficiencies. Travel periodically to the project site(s) during construction to oversee progress and resolve technical issues and other concerns. Assist and participate in the commissioning phase. Manage multiple interfaces across packages and contractors, including external parties and stakeholders. Ensure adherence to scope, quality, safety, and all environmental requirements and policies. Legal and contract management: Participate in negotiations during construction agreements. Manage variation of scope and change orders for additional site work. Identify and manage risks during contract negotiations and project execution. Finance, insurance, legal and other corporate areas Collaborate with project manager to facilitate inputs to define CAPEX, OPEX and size project contingency. Collaborate with project manager to facilitate to identify financial impacts of identified risks in the design and execution phases. Liaise with other internal departments as required. Interface with lenders and their independent engineers for site inspections. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry. 10+ years of experience in combustion power plants, with relevant experience in gas turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines. Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale power plants, with a strong focus on construction. Site experience in projects under construction. Experience managing interfaces between contractors and contract negotiation. Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel up to 25% is required, and travel frequency must be adjusted during the project execution phase. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry. Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple packages of the same project at a time. Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds. Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator. High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards. Base Pay $191,000.00 - 221,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 30% - 40% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.