Project Manager

Petroplan is recruiting for an experienced OFE (Owner Furnished Equipment) Project Manager / Project Lead to support the execution of major power generation and energy infrastructure projects . This position will provide project management and technical oversight for the Power Island equipment scope , coordinating activities across engineering, EPC, equipment suppliers, quality, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation, EPC project execution, electrical and/or mechanical equipment, equipment procurement, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and project management .

This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder management, technical understanding, project coordination, and the ability to manage complex equipment packages from design through commissioning.

Location: Northern Virginia area

Travel: Approximately 40%+ domestic and international travel may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) purchase orders for major Power Island equipment and systems.
• Manage equipment delivery, engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and turnover activities in accordance with project requirements and schedule.
• Coordinate with EPC engineering teams to ensure OFE equipment designs, interfaces, documentation, and technical deliverables align with detailed project design requirements.
• Lead and participate in equipment design reviews , technical meetings, supplier meetings, and project coordination activities.
• Manage technical information exchange between equipment suppliers, EPC engineering, construction, commissioning, and Owner project teams.
• Monitor supplier and equipment progress against project schedules, identifying risks, delays, and required mitigation actions.
• Provide oversight of equipment quality and coordinate with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) teams on inspections, audits, quality issues, and corrective actions.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) , customer witness testing, equipment inspections, and other supplier quality activities.
• Participate in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR) for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support electrical and mechanical commissioning, pre-commissioning, equipment checkout, and punch-list resolution .
• Review equipment installation packages, testing documentation, turnover packages, and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure component and system testing procedures are properly developed, reviewed, and executed.
• Verify equipment installation and commissioning activities comply with OEM requirements, approved engineering documentation, system descriptions, and applicable industry standards .
• Support site Change Management activities related to electrical systems and equipment.
• Prepare and present monthly project status updates covering schedule, technical progress, quality, risks, and execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, action items, and technical correspondence.
• Build effective relationships with EPC contractors, OEMs, equipment suppliers, engineering teams, construction personnel, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively across technical and project organizations and provide timely escalation of project risks and issues.
• Travel domestically and internationally, potentially 40% or more , to support supplier meetings, FATs, inspections, commissioning, and other project execution activities.

Equipment Experience

Experience with some combination of the following is highly relevant:

• Gas Turbine Generators
• Steam Turbine Generators
• Heat Recovery Steam Generators ( HRSG )
• Gas Insulated Switchgear ( GIS )
• Power Transformers
• Energy Management Systems ( EMS )
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Power Generation Controls
• Mechanical and Electrical Balance-of-Plant Equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience within power generation, energy, EPC, engineering, operations, maintenance, or project execution.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in power generation design, engineering, operations, maintenance, or project management.
• 5+ years of project leadership experience on medium- to large-scale power generation projects.
• Strong experience working within an EPC environment .
• Experience managing OEM equipment suppliers and major equipment packages .
• Working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical equipment design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with equipment FAT, field testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover .
• Experience with Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office .
• Strong understanding of engineering methods and detailed design engineering processes.
• Knowledge of electrical controls and power generation systems.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements, including NEC, NFPA, NETA, and ANSI .
• Strong communication, project coordination, documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, complex project environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 40%+ as project requirements dictate.