Kintec Search, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Project Manager, Power Generation
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expKintec Search, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Power Generation. The role involves overseeing gas-fired and hybrid infrastructure projects, ensuring safe and cost-effective execution while managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Eugene Meehan
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the execution of gas-fired and hybrid infrastructure projects (including co-located energy storage and digital infrastructure such as data centers) from late-stage development through construction, commissioning, and commercial operation
Responsible for ensuring safe, on-schedule, and cost-effective execution of large-scale capital projects, in close coordination with Development, Engineering, Legal, and Operations teams
Manage overall project execution from late-stage development through commercial operation
Coordinate with internal Development teams on permitting and commercial requirements
Coordinate with internal Engineering teams on design deliverables and technical requirements
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, execution plans, and risk registers
Lead project delivery meetings and maintain project performance reporting
Lead project-specific procurement for the execution of engineering, construction, and equipment supply contracts, including EPC, EPCM, and other delivery models
Coordinate with legal to align commercial terms, contract exhibits, and risk allocation with project goals
Manage RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
Administer contracts ensuring compliance, change management, and performance obligations
Oversee construction activities including mobilization, coordination, safety, and schedule
Resolve field issues with contractors and Engineering resources
Ensure QA/QC, inspections, and documentation meet standards
Lead commissioning planning, readiness, and testing
Oversee system turnover and documentation
Coordinate with Operations & Asset Management for plant transition
Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
Identify and mitigate technical, commercial, and schedule risks
Ensure compliance with permits, interconnection, and regulatory requirements
Serve as primary execution contact for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams
Provide leadership updates, variance analysis, and decision-support recommendations
Serve as point of contact for lenders' engineers, regulatory agencies, and key commercial partners during execution
Qualification
Required
Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
Bring 10+ years of experience executing gas-fired and/or hybrid utility-scale energy infrastructure projects
Have a proven track record of leading projects from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through Commercial Operation Date (COD)
Offer hands-on experience across procurement, contracting, construction, commissioning, and startup activities
Have successfully managed EPC contractors and major OEMs
Possess a strong understanding of power plant systems and construction sequencing
Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Core Competencies: Execution leadership, Commercial acumen, Risk identification and mitigation, Field coordination, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
A Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or PMP certification
Experience with NERC requirements, permitting, and interconnection processes
Familiarity with financial modeling, project financing, and Independent Engineer (IE) reviews
Company
Kintec Search, Inc.
Headquartered in New York City, our team specializes in delivering top talent across the Power Delivery, Energy Transition, Renewables, and Built Environment sectors throughout the United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sean P. Replogle
Chief Executive Officer
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