Site Manager (CCGT Power Generation)

Location: Birmingham, AL, US; field-based with 100% travel to project sites and the ability to relocate or work from remote project locations for extended durations.

Company

Quanta Power Solutions delivers EPC solutions for power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substations, and underground infrastructure from concept through commissioning.

What you will do

• Lead all field construction activities for large-scale CCGT power generation projects, covering civil, structural, mechanical, piping, HRSG, electrical, I&C, and balance-of-plant scopes.
• Act as the primary on-site representative and coordinate clients, engineering teams, OEMs, contractors, vendors, and commissioning personnel.
• Oversee installation of combustion turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, condensers, cooling systems, transformers, and associated equipment.
• Direct project scheduling, sequencing, logistics, productivity, manpower, equipment utilization, and progress against milestones, budget, and commercial operation dates.
• Lead field supervision, construction managers, superintendents, field engineers, subcontractors, and craft labor forces while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Resolve construction issues, mitigate site risks, manage recovery plans, complete turnover documentation, and support startup, commissioning, testing, reporting, and turnover.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, including significant experience with utility-scale power generation projects.
• Experience managing field execution of CCGT, simple-cycle generation, thermal power, industrial energy, or major EPC construction projects.
• Strong understanding of power block construction, including gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and I&C installations.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale industrial construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors, craft labor forces, and project stakeholders in fast-paced construction environments.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and Procore.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership, team-building, planning, scheduling, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across engineering, construction, commissioning, and client teams, with a results-oriented focus on safety, quality, productivity, and project execution.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Utility-scale CCGT power plant construction experience.
• Experience with GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or Ansaldo turbine projects.
• HRSG installation and commissioning experience.
• Startup, commissioning, and commercial operation readiness experience.
• High-voltage switchyard, transmission interconnection, and balance-of-plant construction experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on safety, integrity, and disciplined execution.
• Competitive compensation and weekly pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan, holiday pay, paid time off, and comprehensive health coverage.
• Pet insurance, employee assistance program, and employee discount program.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.