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NAES · 22 hours ago

Mechanical Project Manager

Pardeeville, WI

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

NAES Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to support multiple capital and plant modification projects at an operating coal-fired power generation facility. This role is responsible for managing mechanical scopes from project initiation through construction, outage execution, and turnover to operations.

Energy

Responsibilities

Manage multiple mechanical capital and modification projects concurrently at an operating coal-fired power plant

Lead mechanical project execution across all phases, including scope development, engineering coordination, contractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, construction oversight, outage planning, commissioning, and turnover

Serve as the primary onsite project lead, coordinating closely with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and external contractors

Oversee contractor activities to ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with plant standards, and aligned with approved schedules and budgets

Interface with structural and water chemistry subject-matter experts as needed while maintaining ownership of overall project delivery

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and proactively address field issues to minimize schedule and cost impacts

Provide regular project status updates, reporting on schedule, cost, risks, and milestones to plant leadership

Qualification

Mechanical project managementCoal-fired power plant experienceMechanical systems knowledgeContractor managementBudget managementEffective communicationDocumentation skills

Required

Experience managing mechanical capital and modification projects at operating coal-fired power plants or heavy industrial facilities

Direct involvement with mechanical scopes such as dumper systems, material handling equipment, wastewater treatment systems, piping, pumps, valves, and other balance-of-plant mechanical systems

Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, contractor coordination, and field execution within an active plant environment

Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and lead field execution in active, operating facilities

Solid understanding of mechanical systems commonly found in power plants, including rotating equipment, piping systems, pumps, valves, material handling systems, and balance-of-plant equipment

Proficiency in coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to resolve field issues, manage changes, and maintain project schedules

Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to provide clear project status updates, track action items, and support management decision-making

Preferred

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent mechanical technical background preferred

7+ years of experience managing mechanical projects at large power plants; coal-fired power plant experience preferred

Experience managing mechanical project scopes with budgets of $5M or greater preferred

Company

NAES

NAES is the power generation industry’s largest independent services provider, with more than 40 years of experience managing risk and turning it into profits.

Founded in 1980

Issaquah, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees