Sr. Project Manager, Thermal Project Management

Invenergy

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Posted September 10, 2026

$165k - $185k

Renewable Energy Development

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Renewable Energy Development
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

As a Senior Project Manager, Thermal Project Management, you will guide and coordinate work for the team assigned to a thermal power plant.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate efforts in the project throughout its lifecycle, under close guidance and supervision provided by the senior management from development to COD, to deliver the project according to the required scope, meeting budget and schedule.
Manage workload, assist resources and the different groups assigned to a specific thermal project, promoting seamless coordination across different disciplines.
Coordinate and manage internal administrative workload in the project, including purchase orders, service orders, MSAs and EPC agreements.
Understand project interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages and monitor performance, ensuring adherence to project budget and schedule.
Report project risks, performance, progress and schedule to management.
Coordinate contractual and administrative work with contractors, consultants and third parties as required.
Work in collaboration with the thermal engineering team in the preparation of site layouts and optimization of general arrangements for different equipment and project components.
Prepare reporting for management and customers as required.
Ensure record keeping for the entire project by adhering to company document management policies.
Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas to optimize the design, CAPEX, and OPEX of this infrastructure.
Liaise with the procurement team in the preparation of SOIs, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, or any other documents.
Participate in the evaluation of suppliers’ technical and economic proposals.
Participate in discussions with manufacturers and vendors, as needed, in coordination with the procurement team.
Assist in the preparation of contracts with OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.
Assist in the permitting and development efforts, including electrical interconnection.
Monitor project progress and performance, reporting key indicators to management.
Coordinate efforts to prepare financial model along with the commercial finance & economics team and support project finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering.
8+ years of experience in management and construction of large-scale projects.
Experience in combustion power plants, gas turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines is required.
Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, leadership and communication skills which extend across all organizational and management levels.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator.
Ability to travel up to 25% is required, and travel frequency must be adjusted during the project execution phase.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry.
Site experience in projects under construction.
Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple packages of the same project at a time.
Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds.
Experience managing interfaces between contractors and contract negotiation.
Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards.