Project Manager – Power Generation

turnertownsend

Lubbock, Texas, United States · Lubbock · United States

Posted May 14, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Energy and natural resources
Mid-Senior Level

Job description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, including utility-scale CT and CCGT power plants as well as behind-the-meter (BTM) and distributed energy solutions such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), fuel cells, hybrid generation systems, and microgrids. This role focuses on project coordination, execution, and performance management, ensuring successful delivery across cost, schedule, and technical objectives. Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Owner/Developers, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects. Manage day-to-day execution of: CT (simple cycle) and CCGT (combined cycle) projects BTM power solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, hybrid systems) Coordinate across engineering disciplines, procurement and supply chain, construction contractors and integrators Develop and maintain level 3/4 schedule, cost tracking and forecast, risk and issues registers Support integration of multi-technology systems (e.g., storage + generation) Interface with clients and stakeholders, OEMs (turbines, storage, fuel cells), grid operators / interconnection teams Monitor and report progress against scope, cost, and schedule Support change management, claims, and contract administration Ensure compliance with HSSE, quality, and regulatory requirements Assist in commissioning, energization, and handover Able to analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips. Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized. Ensure application of best practice on all projects. Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required Monitor the progress of multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly. Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications. Forecast and update key project milestones and budget. Rapid response to RFIs from the field Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers. Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities. Strategic Thinking - provides advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives. Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project are captured. Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications 5-10+ years’ experience in power generation and/or distributed energy Proven experience delivering: CT / CCGT projects AND/OR BTM solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, microgrids) Strong understanding of: Gas turbine and steam cycle systems Energy storage technologies and dispatch strategies Grid interconnection vs. islanded systems Experience with hybrid and integrated energy systems Demonstrated leadership on large-scale capital programs ($100M+) Experience across EPC, EPCM, or owner’s engineer environments Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field PMP or equivalent preferred Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-AN2 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn