Senior E&C Project Manager - Power, Project Execution

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Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!

As a Senior E&C Project Manager, you’ll lead moderate-to-large-scale power generation initiatives where technical complexity meets strategic impact. Your expertise in PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction and operations will be the foundation for delivering solutions that optimize performance and profitability across the entire asset lifecycle. Scope includes combined-cycle and simple-cycle capacity, cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and substation and generation-tie interconnection work. You will work under minimal guidance while performing complex tasks and exercise substantial latitude for making unreviewed decisions.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external partners and delivering results on time for moderate-to-large projects
• Manages all aspects of project delivery to ensure timely, cost-effective, and competitive results
• Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives efficiently
• Leads and coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup functions with technical resources under the structured guidance of the Project Life Cycle for consistency and rigor
• Develops and implements detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency
• Presents and executes recommendations grounded in engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk
• Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions with precision and compliance; negotiates and administers agreements with consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Understands and applies economic impact analysis to drive solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value
• Anticipates challenges, gathers critical data, evaluates opportunities, and makes decisions that deliver meaningful business impact
• Designs optimum project solutions that improve economic performance over the entire asset lifecycle
• Manages long-lead equipment procurement, interconnection milestones, and commissioning and startup readiness
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum ten (10) years’ experience in power generation, energy, oil and gas, and/or engineering/project management
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP or PE

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Experience delivering thermal generation or energy storage projects through EPC or multi-prime contracting

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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