Senior Project Manager - Peakers

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Senior Project Manager – Peakers

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

About LEMOINE

LEMOINE is a Great Place to Work-Certified company and a nationally recognized leader in Program Services, Owner's Representation, Building Construction, Infrastructure, and Disaster Response, consistently ranked among the ENR Top 400 Contractors. Through our Program Services Department, LEMOINE manages construction and infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients, delivering critical mission-driven work across the Gulf Coast and Puerto Rico. We provide comprehensive services from concept through completion, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence on complex government, federal, data center, and infrastructure programs that require a high level of coordination, accountability, and operational excellence.

Position Overview

We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) with experience in power generation systems and turbine technology to lead and manage complex infrastructure improvement and system installation projects from start to finish. This includes managing subcontractors, contract negotiations, client expectations, dispute resolution, estimating/procurement, schedule production, and various services and processes pertaining to client contracted agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Execution

• Serve as the primary point of contact and owner's representative on assigned power generation/turbine projects.
• Lead the full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, cost, procurement, risk management, compliance, and quality.
• Oversee the development and execution of project plans including SSRs, cash flow projections, cost controls, and schedule milestones.
• Attend and contribute to planning meetings, project status updates, and executive briefings.
• Ensure all work complies with internal and external safety, environmental, and technical standards.
• Manage and administrate Owner contracts, ensure risks are properly identified and managed on a daily basis.
• Reports to the Owner major problems and findings and results achieved along with specific and comprehensive recommendations.
• Oversee projects through to project close out; development and adherence to pre-construction schedules and construction milestones, accurate and timely tracking of submittals, RFI's and other critical project documentation, weekly and monthly reporting to the owner.

Financial Oversight & Cost Control

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, Job Cost Reports, and monthly forecasts.
• Review contractor proposals, prepare cost estimates, and evaluate pricing for change orders, EWOs, SWAs, and PCOs.
• Monitor all financial aspects including pay applications, cash flow analysis, and ensure projects remain within budget.
• Prepare documentation for contract awards, amendments, and funding adjustments.
• Oversee the change management process; assist owners with development and implementation of design changes and project team with analysis and recommendations regarding architect, equipment suppliers, and contractor change order requests. Review all change orders before being sent to the owner and other relevant stakeholders.

Contract & Document Administration

• Manage all project documentation including submittals, RFI's, RFP's, correspondence, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Maintain a full understanding of job contracts, scopes of work, and contract compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal reporting procedures related to budgets, contracts, and quality.

Procurement & Buyout

• Drive the procurement process by issuing and managing all subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring strategic alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to perform project buyouts, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate risks.

Team Leadership & Support

• Supervise and mentor Assistant Project Managers (APMs) and provide leadership to field teams when required.
• Support training and onboarding of new project staff and junior PMs across assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or related field. Master degree is a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in project management within the power generation or energy sector, specifically with gas/steam turbines, combined cycle plants, or renewable systems.
• Preferred Skills:

• Proven ability to lead multi-million-dollar infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of turbine systems, commissioning processes, and OEM coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Experience with turbine OEMs such as GE, Siemens, or Mitsubishi.
• Familiarity with EPC project environments and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of construction safety, FERC/NERC compliance, and utility coordination.

• Language : Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), AGC/ABC membership, LEED AP OSHA 30 Hour, Valid Driver's License

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position, with travel to project sites as required. Willingness to travel to project sites as needed (up to 50–75%).
• The position is located onsite and may involve working in office and field environments, with a focus on construction sites.
• Ability to work on-site and in potentially challenging outdoor conditions during installation and construction phases.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; make repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in the performance of daily duties; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

What We Offer

• Great Place to Work® Certified culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, life insurance).
• Career advancement opportunities.
• The opportunity to build impactful, large-scale projects alongside a best-in-class team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LEMOINE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.