Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NRG Energy is a dynamic company that encourages employees to take charge of their career development. The Senior Manager, Project Services & Controls will support the administration and delivery of the organization’s Capital Project Portfolio and Development Project Portfolio, focusing on project delivery issues and innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Champion NRG’s safety culture by ensuring business partners meet NRG standards and comply with all federal, state, and company safety requirements
- Provide project controls and operational support to Development, Engineering & Construction (DE&C) project teams across the full project lifecycle
- Manage project setup and close‑out, authorization and procurement processes, cost and schedule tracking, forecasting and reporting, baseline and change order administration, audits, and budget oversight
- Support the development, implementation, and administration of project standards, systems, and metrics to improve efficiency, accuracy, execution, and compliance
- Assist with project development, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and execution activities, including commercial initiatives such as entity formation, joint ventures, partnerships, financing, and M&A support
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR advanced degree/certification (MBA, MS, CPA, CFA) and 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated expertise in Project Controls and knowledge of project development, financing, accounting, contracting, construction management, and O&M
- Experience leading or supporting large, complex capital or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of operational excellence, including processes, systems, metrics, and continuous improvement
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across remote, office, and field environments
- Excellent communication, decision‑making, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Advanced systems proficiency, including: Excel (advanced formulas, data linking, VBA), PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive), WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Project or Primavera, SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP/CMMS, Oracle forecasting/reporting tools (FPR, HPM, HFM)
- Strongly Preferred: Advanced Degree/Certification or equivalent Industry experience pertaining to Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science or certification (ie: Masters, MBA, CPA, CFA, or certificate)
- OSHA 30 Certification- (Will be required to obtain certification upon hire)
- PMI/PMP Certification
- AACE Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
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