Technical Project Manager Jobs in Chester, VA (NOW HIRING)

Dominion Energy - Power Generation is actively seeking candidates to fill a Generation Project Manager position to support Contracted Assets and Combustion Turbines.  This position supports the project management team managing capital projects from conception through closure.  Candidates must be highly motivated, be able work with minimum supervision, and have effective communication skills.  Candidates must be able to qualify for work in the field including confined space, climbing stairs and ladders, wearing a respirator, etc.

The Generation Project Manager position will be based at Dominion Energy, 600 Canal Place, in Richmond, VA.  The project profile for Contracted Assets and Combustion Turbines is typically includes 20-45 active projects each year in varying stages of design through closure.  This position will support project work at the following locations: Altavista, Gordonsville, Hopewell, Rosemary, Southampton, Chesapeake, Possum Point, Darbytown, Elizabeth River, and Gravel Neck.

• Manages multiple major projects generally between $500K - $50M, (new construction, Greenfield Construction, Major Capital improvement projects)
• Oversees site safety, environmental, and construction requirements in accordance with Dominion Energy policy and local/state regulations
• Ensures all elements of the Contractor Safety Program are met and monitors safety on his/her projects
• Ensures appropriate permits are obtained; ensures contractor compliance with site environmental guidelines and obtains advance approval from the site Environmental Compliance Coordinator for materials and chemicals (i.e., concrete, oil, cleaner, lubricant, etc.) prior to allowing material on site
• Responsible for development and management of the station's 8-year capital project plan, to include development of business cases, project request form creation, and estimates
• Accountable for project success, customer satisfaction, and technical project execution and delivery
• Manages project risk through collaboration with the project team and customer
• Oversees scoping, planning, estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and procurement activities for all station projects, including integration with non-project work during major outages
• Ensures all required construction permits are utilized including but not limited to:  Digging/Drilling/Cutting (DDC); Welding/Flame; Confined Space; Rigging/Lifting
• Coordinates engineering resources by working proactively with Power Generation Engineering and contract external engineering, as necessary to complete projects in a technically responsible fashion
• Ensures that a comprehensive, current scope of work and division of responsibility is maintained to include all vendor and Dominion scopes
• Supports the development, implementation, and management of contracts with suppliers and contractors to support material procurement and resources for project development and implementation
• Maintains project electronic files
• Responsible for coordination and communication of commissioning activities, engineering processes, and troubleshooting in the field
• Ensures turnover documentation, drawings, specifications, and training guides are provided to station management
• Leads development and management of specific portions of project budget and schedule. 

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

7+ years of industry experience in the field of construction, engineering, finance and/or management with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in project management.

Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications. A Masters Degree can count as one year experience. 

Prefer experience with major power plants and equipment including but not limited to turbines, generators, pumps, motors, control systems, electrical/instrumentation, operations, and other balance-of-plant systems.

• Must have the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously over a large geographic territory, and handle stakeholder teams representing different departments and interests
• Detailed technical knowledge of large power plant systems, equipment, and operations
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of major power plants and equipment including but not limited to boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, motors, control systems, electrical/instrumentation, and other balance-of-plant systems
• Must have good technical and cost management skills
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating project work for O&M and Capital classification
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and integration skills required
• Ability to coordinate processes and provide leadership in a team environment
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions including coordinating the resolution of technical problems and implementing changes
• Physical requirements for this position require the ability to bend, squat, occupy crawl spaces, operate machinery, work over open grating, not afraid of heights, and confined space areas
• This position will be exposed to the following work conditions: cold weather, hot weather, dust, grease, loud noise, outdoors, temporary work locations, corporate office work, etc.

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology,

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above