Staff / Senior Generation Construction Manager

1w1 week ago

Portland General Electric

Wilsonville, US · Full-time · $145,000 – $195,000

About this role

At PGE, we dream about, plan for, and realize a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. The Generation Construction Manager leads contracted construction activities within PGE’s Generation Department safely, with highest quality, on time and within budget. This role is part of the Generation, T&D Project Management Office delivering complex capital projects.

The Generation Construction Manager provides engineering support, technical project and construction management for all asset classes, including planning and design of new or upgrade installations. Position offers input and guidance during pre-design, engineering, and final design phases. Work occurs on site throughout PGE territory with limited remote options.

Leads teams using sound project management and construction principles to achieve near-term and long-term objectives. Collaborates with engineering, plant/operations personnel, and construction participants. Manages some of PGE’s most complex and critical generation projects.

Join passionate teams advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are affordable and accessible. Energize lives, strengthen communities, and drive energy advancements promoting social, economic, and environmental progress. Contribute to PGE’s legacy since 1888.

Requirements

Experience managing complex generation construction and major maintenance projects
Knowledge of project management tools and systems for capital portfolio delivery
Familiarity with company safety culture, programs, policies, and relevant state/federal regulations
Expertise in bid document preparation, site visits, proposal evaluation, and contract negotiation
Understanding of environmental permitting and coordination for sensitive projects
Ability to integrate constructability into project planning, design, and operations
Technical knowledge of generation, T&D, switchyard/substation assets
Experience providing input during pre-design, engineering, and final design phases

Responsibilities

Assure project safety by establishing effective communication between engineering, plant/operations, and construction participants; ensure safe working practices per company policies and regulations
Design and provide plant safety training to contractors when necessary
Delineate scope, budgeting, scheduling, and performance requirements for complex generation, facilities, and switchyard/substation construction projects
Establish project implementation plans; oversee bid documents, site visits, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
Oversee coordination of permit and environmental requirements for environmentally sensitive projects; provide updates to Environmental Services
Provide authoritative advice on constructability, integrating construction knowledge into conceptual planning, design, and field operations
Review construction processes from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identify obstacles before they arise
Provide contract management, coordination, and inspection expertise for construction and maintenance projects

Benefits

Advance innovative clean energy solutions that are affordable and accessible
Work with great people leveraging sound project and construction management principles
Contribute to social, economic, and environmental progress in Oregon communities
Limited remote work with primary on-site presence throughout PGE territory