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Program Manager

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  941
Job Category:  Projects & Construction Engineering
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective  

The Program Manager will play a key role in advancing JERA’s strategic growth with responsibility for greenfield, mid-stage and brownfield project management of utility scale power projects encompassing thermal technologies such as combined cycle gas turbines, simple cycle gas turbines, reciprocating and aeroderivative gas turbines. The scope also encompasses energy storage development (e.g., lithium-ion and long-duration energy storage), and may extend to non-dispatchable renewable energy resources (e.g., solar, wind) and low-carbon energy solutions (e.g., hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and direct air capture) as business strategy dictates.   

 

The role requires a deep understanding of the planning and execution of power generation projects and involves managing complex engineering, procurement, pre-construction (EPC) and execution activities, ensuring successful delivery of utility-scale energy projects that meet performance, budget, and schedule expectations. This role requires strong cross-functional project management, risk management acumen, and the ability to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to drive value creation.  

Position Description

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Leads and manages third party engineering and construction contracts for power generation and related energy projects (e.g. thermal, BESS).
  • Oversees procurement activities, ensuring alignment with contract scope, technical specifications and performance guarantees.
  • Conducts monthly and periodic review of EPC’s status, including but not limited to labor, materials, quality control/assurance, safety, budget and workforce planning.
  • Provide oversight and coordination of EPC contractors   throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepares and reviews cost estimates, bid packages, and technical bid proposal analysis for projects.
  • Monitor construction schedules, identifies risk and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely project delivery.  Coordinates construction and commissioning activities in coordination with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment supplier, and stakeholders.
  • Supports project financing efforts, and lender reporting and technical due diligence.
  • Prepare materials and inputs for financial analysis to support internal governance processes, including Investment Committee presentations, reviews and financial decision-making for project funding. Validates and approves project invoices and manage budget tracking and forecasting.
  • Prepares and submits all required periodic reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensures project compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including environmental and interconnection permitting and reporting.
  • Participates in site visits and contributes to technical evaluations for new acquisitions and new project opportunities.

Position Description Continued

  • Oversee fabrication and major OEM shop monitoring, delivery logistics and schedule adherence. Identify project risks and lead implementation of appropriate mitigation plans
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive handover documentation for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • BS in Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), Construction Management or Other with equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum10 years’ experience working in one or more aspects of the planning, design, construction, and operation of utility-scale power generation projects (dispatchable and/or non-dispatchable)

 

Preferred Education and Experience

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials 
  • Successful track record managing $50M+ power generation projects (e.g. thermal, renewables) 
  • Familiarity with major power generating equipment such as large frame and mid frame combustion turbines, aeroderivatives and/or reciprocating engines. 
  • Experience managing contractors and EPC firms in the power sector 

 

JERA Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, JERA Americas shall have no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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