Gas Turbine Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
KALCON
| Company | KALCON |
| Category | Construction & Trades |
| Location | Millersport |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
The Gas Turbine Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of gas turbine-based power generation systems supporting mission‑critical data center infrastructure. This role represents the owner's interests across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of on‑site power generation assets, ensuring safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance objectives are met. The position requires deep technical understanding of gas turbine systems and balance‑of‑plant infrastructure, coupled with strong project management, coordination, and stakeholder leadership skills in high‑availability environments. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline
7-10 years of experience managing power generation or energy infrastructure projects; experience supporting data centers, mission‑critical facilities, or industrial power plants required
Direct experience with gas turbine systems, including procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning
Experience with contractor, CM‑at‑Risk, or Owner's Rep delivery models
PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Working knowledge of gas turbines, generators, controls, fuel systems, exhaust systems, and balance‑of‑plant components
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate vendors, engineers, contractors, and operations personnel
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑mitigation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with executives, engineers, contractors, vendors, and AHJs
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the full lifecycle of gas turbine power generation systems, including concept validation, detailed design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational turnover in support of mission‑critical data center facilities
Serve as the technical and project management lead for gas turbine packages and balance‑of‑plant systems, including generators, controls, exhaust, inlet air systems, fuel gas supply, heat recovery (if applicable), lube oil systems, and auxiliary skids
Review and validate basis‑of‑design, performance criteria, redundancy requirements, emissions limits, and reliability targets for gas turbine systems supporting Tier‑level data center operations
Coordinate and manage OEM and contractor's activities, including long‑lead procurement, fabrication schedules, factory acceptance testing (FAT), delivery logistics, site installation, and vendor‑led start‑up activities
Lead schedule integration of gas turbine milestones with overall data center construction, electrical distribution energization, commissioning, and phased turnover plans
Oversee QA/QC and safety activities related to turbine installation, alignment, piping, electrical terminations, controls, and mechanical completion in coordination with field teams and vendors
Manage cost control activities for gas turbine scope, including GMP buyout support, change order evaluation, cost forecasting, and identification of value‑engineering or cost‑avoidance opportunities without compromising availability or redundancy
Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, including SAT, performance testing, load testing, black‑start support (if applicable), and integration with electrical switchgear, UPS, and controls systems
Support and manage permitting and regulatory compliance related to gas turbine systems, including air quality permits, emissions testing, fuel system approvals, and AHJ inspections
Identify and actively manage technical, schedule, and operational risks associated with gas turbine systems, including fuel availability, emissions con