Parsons Corporation

Project Manager/Power Plant Facility Engineer

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

About This Job

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description

Parsons is looking for a talented Project Manager/Project Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will get to manage and execute a variety of mechanical, electrical, and controls-related projects at a combined cycle power plant. This role would be based in Bakersfield, California.

What You'll Be Doing

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Project Definition: In collaboration with the plant sponsor, develop initial project objectives, constraints, and a +/-30 % budget estimate, and develop foundational project documents including project charter, impact assessment, economic analysis, and monthly case flow.

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Project Approval: Refine project scope and budget (+-20% accuracy), update preliminary foundational project documents, and submit for approval.

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Project Engineering: Oversee contractor-led detailed engineering design, coordinate input from owner stakeholders, and ensure quality and compliance with the owner's requirements.

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Project Construction: Manage construction planning and oversee execution, coordinate procurement requests with plant personnel, implement site safety, logistics, and execution plans, and maintain construction documentation.

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Project Commissioning: Review and validate contractor-developed commissioning plans, coordinate with stakeholders to prepare systems for startup, and compile operational readiness documentation for operational readiness (commissioning plans/schedules, test records, lockout tagout plans, release to commissioning, and notice of continuous operation certificates).

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Project Turnover: Compile and transfer all project deliverables to operations before contract completion (as-built drawings, O&M manuals, training materials, completed ITPs and commissioning records, deficiency lists, and final acceptance certificate).

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Project Closeout: Ensure all contractual deliverables have been met, all confirmed purchase orders are closed, and support documentation finalization and archiving.

What Skills Will You Need

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Effective leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity

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Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations

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Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects

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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical/business field

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10+ years of related work experience

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A broad general technical and business background

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Ability to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements

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Experience with gas turbine generators and steam cycles

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Experience with instrumentation and controls

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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