Project Manager - Gas Turbines
Summary
Project Manager in Houston, TX overseeing the full lifecycle of gas turbine maintenance and repair projects — coordinating engine shops, suppliers, and internal engineering/quality teams while managing budgets, schedules, technical records, and return-to-service timelines. On-site role with up to 25% travel.
Position Summary
The Gas Turbine Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of gas turbine projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role bridges technical engineering expertise with program management skills, coordinating between engine shops, internal functions and customers to deliver gas turbine projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee gas turbine maintenance events, supplier performance and cost control to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Maintain accurate maintenance histories, technical records, repair documentation, and project closeout records.
- Identify opportunities to improve supplier turnaround, repair costs, asset reliability, and service delivery.
- Analyze technical and parts issues arising during gas turbine repair and provide solutions.
- Report engine repair progress with current estimated date for return to service.
- Liaise directly with engine shops, customers and internal functions in gas turbine repairs and on-time deliveries.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and engine shops.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Field Service, Production, and external repair providers to resolve technical issues, evaluate repair recommendations, and verify that required documentation and deliverables are complete before equipment is returned to service.
- Manage fleet technical records, asset transitions and ongoing portfolio oversight.
- Manage and control engine shop visits to meet customer expectations, contractual commitments and ensure project budget compliance.
- Provide budgeting, forecasting and technical input to support commercial planning and operational delivery by monitoring project expenditures, cost variances, forecasts, contractual commitments, and scope changes.
- Escalate risks that could affect project costs, delivery dates, equipment availability, or customer satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the gas turbine services, MRO, power generation, maintenance planning, or engine leasing industry with exposure to engine maintenance planning and supplier management.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of workscoping, engine shop maintenance contracts, supplier performance assessment, parts procurement, repair turnaround, and schedule recovery
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including project financial management, cost variance analysis, risk assessment, and margin awareness. Must be resourceful, adaptable, and detail oriented.
- Strong technical writing and oral communication skills in English.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, including occasional short-notice travel.
Preferred Requirements
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other formal project management training.
- Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera P6.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms for cost tracking, purchasing, and maintenance records.
- Exposure to Power BI, Excel-based dashboards, or other reporting tools for tracking project costs, repair timelines, and supplier performance.
- Familiarity with gas turbine repair and overhaul process
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives involving repair turnaround time, supplier performance, or maintenance costs.
- Exposure to international suppliers, global supply chains, or cross-border equipment logistics.
- Experience working with customers or suppliers in multiple time zones and coordinating international business activities.
- Familiarity with warranty claims, root cause analysis, or failure investigation processes.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting mobile power generation, rental power, distributed energy, or temporary power solutions.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
Additional Notes
The Gas Turbine Project Manager is expected to perform all duties with a strong commitment to safety, ensuring the well-being of themselves, coworkers, customers, and third parties always.
The role may require extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support project schedules and service requirements.
Work conditions may vary and include indoor and outdoor settings, exposure to varying weather conditions, and active industrial or construction sites. The Gas Turbine Project Manager must consistently follow all safety protocols and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without sponsorship.