Project Manager

Title: Project Manager Position Type: Contract Location: Texas Reports to: Director of Business and Operations Status: Exempt Key Project Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in power project implementation, engineering, and project management • Hands on working experience with gas turbine power generation systems • Strong understanding of control systems, BOP systems, and plant engineering • Prior experience with gas plant layup process strongly preferred, as well as major outage experience. Job Summary: NAES has a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to support a plant layup project of a 1280MW combined cycle natural gas power plant located in Texas. This role will play a critical part in advancing the technical and commercial readiness of the project by supporting scheduling, project implementation, required maintenance, and project milestone oversight. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Adept at reading P&ID’s, engineering files, and all system files • Conduct feasibility analyses, engineering reviews, and risk assessments • Collaborate with OEMs and owner to develop technical scopes, schedules, and cost estimates as needed • Assist with the procurement of major equipment and BOP systems if needed • Provide input into project budgeting, scheduling, and execution planning • Conduct site assessments and support maintenance requirements • Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders to move the project from development to implementation. • Contribute to regular project updates with management team. Job Requirements: • Strong knowledge of gas turbine systems, GE 7FA preferred, or LM 6000, GE controls, and balance-of-plant (BOP) infrastructure • Experience supporting permitting, interconnection, and environmental compliance processes • Proven ability to review and interpret engineering design packages and technical specifications • Familiarity with procurement planning, budgeting, and early-stage project scheduling • Demonstrated success collaborating with OEMs, and internal cross-functional teams • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to leadership • Ability to work independently and drive development activities with minimal oversight • Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Excel, and engineering collaboration platforms preferred Physical Requirements: • Extensive site walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and wearing appropriate safety gear. Education / Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or similar) required • 10+ years of relevant experience in project management, and/or major outage experience • Experience with natural gas or power generation project management • Plant layup experience strongly preferred.