To apply on this position please go to http://www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806682
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power
. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.
Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star . With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!
Based in
Washington, DCor on-site at one of our
Decatur, Hummel, or Rolling Hills facilities,and reporting to the
Director, EAM & Asset Engineering, the
Program Managerwill lead engineering-managed sustaining capital and O&M projects across Capital Power’s U.S. fleet. This role oversees regional contract Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with company processes and standards.
This position requires strong project management expertise, financial oversight, and the ability to manage contractors while building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the business.
You will contribute to our team by:
- Managing sustaining capital project portfolios at Capital Power’s flex-generation and renewable assets.
- Leading regional contract Project Managers to deliver engineering-managed projects efficiently and effectively.
- Providing regular capex forecasts, including variance analysis and explanations.
- Developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts with contractors and engineering firms, in collaboration with the Contracts team.
- Selecting and onboarding contracted Project Managers at each asset location and assessing sustaining capital business cases.
- Managing workloads and evaluating the performance of project contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
- Coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Communicating with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial to ensure seamless project execution.
What you will bring to the role:
- Completed degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (equivalencies considered).
- Project management experience, preferably in engineering or power generation.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing sustaining capital projects.
- Plant or field experience is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Project Management Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage contractors and vendors effectively while balancing multiple priorities.
- Hybrid home/office position.
- Travel to regional plant sites will be required.
As this is a safety sensitive position, clearance of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test is required.
In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in United States.
The pay range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000.
The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience.
This position is eligible for health care benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off, and annual bonus.
The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.
We believe that creating a culture that supports employees physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.
Depending on the posting requirements, relocation assistance may be available.
To apply on this position please go to http://www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806682