Mechanical Project Manager

Title: Mechanical Project Manager

Position Type: Contract

Location: Wisconsin

Key Project Requirements

- Experience managing mechanical capital and modification projects at operating coal-fired power plants or heavy industrial facilities.

- Direct involvement with mechanical scopes such as dumper systems, material handling equipment, wastewater treatment systems, piping, pumps, valves, and other balance-of-plant mechanical systems.

- Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, contractor coordination, and field execution within an active plant environment.

Job Summary

NAES is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to support multiple capital and plant modification projects at an operating coal-fired power generation facility. This role is responsible for managing mechanical scopes from project initiation through construction, outage execution, and turnover to operations. Notable projects include dumper structural and positioning upgrades, wastewater system projects, and other balance-of-plant mechanical improvements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Manage multiple mechanical capital and modification projects concurrently at an operating coal-fired power plant.

- Lead mechanical project execution across all phases, including scope development, engineering coordination, contractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, construction oversight, outage planning, commissioning, and turnover.

- Serve as the primary onsite project lead, coordinating closely with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and external contractors.

- Oversee contractor activities to ensure work is performed safely, in compliance with plant standards, and aligned with approved schedules and budgets.

- Interface with structural and water chemistry subject-matter experts as needed while maintaining ownership of overall project delivery.

- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and proactively address field issues to minimize schedule and cost impacts.

- Provide regular project status updates, reporting on schedule, cost, risks, and milestones to plant leadership.

Job Requirements

- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and lead field execution in active, operating facilities.

- Solid understanding of mechanical systems commonly found in power plants, including rotating equipment, piping systems, pumps, valves, material handling systems, and balance-of-plant equipment.

- Proficiency in coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to resolve field issues, manage changes, and maintain project schedules.

- Effective communication and documentation skills, with the ability to provide clear project status updates, track action items, and support management decision-making.

Education / Experience

- Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent mechanical technical background preferred.

- 7+ years of experience managing mechanical projects at large power plants; coal-fired power plant experience preferred.

- Experience managing mechanical project scopes with budgets of $5M or greater preferred.