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Power Plant Project Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Support capital improvement projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

Support capital improvement projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

Support capital improvement projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

Support capital improvement projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

Williams, CA · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Fuel Management System • Pumps The ideal candidate will have relevant training and experience including: • prior power plant experience • experience with a CMMS such as MP2 • solid fuel ...

Engineering Plant Project Manager

Kingsburg, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Job Guardian Glass in Kingsburg, CA is looking for our next Engineering Plant Project Manager. In this role you will lead the Project Engineering function to safely and effectively execute ...

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... Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems ... processing and management General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation Ability to ...

... Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems ... processing and management General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation Ability to ...

Support capital projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC) activities while ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

... Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems ... processing and management General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation Ability to ...

Support capital projects, plant modifications, and Management of Change (MOC) activities while ... Power plant environment that may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas ...

... Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems ... processing and management General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation Ability to ...

... Natural Gas Power Plant. This includes water treatment systems, circulating water systems ... management • General knowledge of safety and environmental regulation • Ability to operate a ...

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How much do power plant project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for power plant project manager in California is $96,523.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $112,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a power plant project manager?

A Power Plant Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of power plant construction or upgrade projects. They coordinate between engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations. Their responsibilities include scheduling, risk management, resource allocation, and maintaining safety standards. Strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a power plant project manager?

As a Power Plant Project Manager, your daily responsibilities often include coordinating project schedules, overseeing progress on construction or maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. You'll regularly communicate with engineers, contractors, regulatory authorities, and plant leadership to align goals and resolve issues. Managing budgets, tracking milestones, and preparing status reports are also integral parts of the role. Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving are essential, as project managers must quickly address challenges to keep the project on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the power plant project manager position, and why are they important?

A Power Plant Project Manager requires a background in engineering or project management, experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, and a relevant degree such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. Familiarity with project management software (like Primavera or MS Project), safety regulations, and certifications such as PMP are commonly expected. Leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities help drive successful teamwork and resolve issues efficiently. These competencies ensure that complex projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget amidst technical and regulatory challenges.

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Infographic showing various Power Plant Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $96,523 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Plant Project Manager

Sonic Internet + Phone

Bellflower, CA

$88K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Title: Plant Project Manger

Department: Plant PMO

Reports To: PMO Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time, Benefited

Pay Range: $88k - $95K - DOE

Location: Southern CA preferred

Position Summary:

The role of the Plant Project Manager is to ensure that outside plant projects run efficiently, timely and within budget. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of multiple outside plant construction projects from the design concept through project delivery while promoting Sonic's core values of outstanding customer service, quality, security and integrity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Plant Project Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

Travel:
Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver's License and Clean DMV is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Plant Project Manager directly supervises, monitors, and schedules Contractors and in-house Construction Crews and provides regular feedback to the PMO Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Excellent Communication
  • Customer/public interactions and relations/problem solving
  • Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
  • Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
  • Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
  • Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
  • Communicating with executives or department managers to keep the project aligned with their goals
  • Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
  • Materials takeoff/orders
  • Scheduling projects
  • Establishing project budgets
  • Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
  • Coordinate with other Project Managers and team to manage resources across multiple projects
  • Apply for and maintain permits
  • Cost control
  • Strong MS Project, GIS, and Accounting Software/ERP software skills required

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; acts with integrity in all business-related decisions; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools and credit cards.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
  • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with Previous experience with Microsoft Project strongly preferred.
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Driving is expected.

The Plant Project Managers may be exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to drive a vehicle.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.