Senior Project Manager – Power Generation at Turner &… · Austin

companyDescription Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. jobDescription Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, including utility-scale CT and CCGT power plants as well as behind-the-meter (BTM) and distributed energy solutions such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), fuel cells, hybrid generation systems, and microgrids. This role is responsible for full lifecycle project execution, supporting clients across traditional and emerging power solutions aligned with reliability, decarbonization, and energy resilience objectives. Responsibilities: Manage stakeholders including Owner/Developers, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects. Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects across: CT (simple cycle) and CCGT (combined cycle) plants BTM power solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, hybrid systems) Define and execute integrated project delivery strategies across conventional and distributed energy assets Act as primary client interface, overseeing all phases of a project from development through commissioning and startup. Manage Capital budgets ($100M–$2B+), Level 1–3 schedules, risk, commercial, and contract strategies Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, BESS integrators, fuel cell providers) Ensure compliance with HSSE, regulatory, interconnection, and permitting requirements Manage commercial risk, claims, and change management Build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams Support business development and client growth initiatives, particularly in energy transition and resiliency solutions Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized Ensure application of industry best practice on all projects. Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required. Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly. Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews. Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications. Forecast and update key project milestones. Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria. Rapid response to RFIs from the field. Provide advisory expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required. Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers. Strategic Thinking - provides advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives. Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured. Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. qualifications 10–15+ years’ experience in power generation and/or distributed energy Proven experience delivering: CT / CCGT projects AND/OR BTM solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, microgrids) Strong understanding of: Gas turbine and steam cycle systems Energy storage technologies and dispatch strategies Grid interconnection vs. islanded systems Experience with hybrid and integrated energy systems Demonstrated leadership on large-scale capital programs ($100M+) Experience across EPC, EPCM, or owner’s engineer environments Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field PMP or equivalent preferred additionalInformation *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-AN2 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn