Project Manager Mx

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 6.8 GW under development. 

The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

Job Summary:

As Project Manager Mexico, you will join our Operations team! In this role, you will report to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing strategic infrastructure and operational projects across CGA and CELCSA facilities. This role involves close collaboration with Plant Managers, Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to identify plant issues, propose solutions, and oversee CAPEX initiatives. Also, you evaluate technical and economic feasibility, manage external vendors and contractors, and ensure compliance with local regulations and sustainability goals. A strong focus on continuous improvement, business continuity planning, and technical support during plant outages is essential for success in this position. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

• Provide project management support to our two plants in Mexico: CGA (Tamaulipas) and CELCSA (Veracruz).
• Analyze operational issues identified by the Plant Manager and propose technical and strategic solutions to optimize plant performance.
• Conduct comprehensive technical and economic assessments of plant challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and oversee CAPEX project activities, including infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansions, efficiency improvements, and other complex initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate vendors providing engineering services and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) solutions.
• Evaluate technical proposals during tender processes for projects and major plant services.
• Support the planning and execution of major maintenance outages.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance and Operations Manager to address the findings and recommendations from the service insurer.
• Develop and coordinate the annual Business Continuity Plan for both plants.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to collect and validate technical information for refinancing processes, external reporting, and other cross-functional requirements.
• Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives across both facilities.
• Champion and actively participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives, ensuring that all projects and activities are executed with a Safety First mindset and in full compliance with internal and regulatory HSE standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical).
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in cogeneration, energy, or industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to lead CAPEX and infrastructure projects from planning to execution.
• Strong technical and economic analysis skills for addressing plant performance issues.
• Experience managing external vendors and EPC contractors.
• Knowledge of Mexican environmental and industrial regulations (water, energy, etc.).
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Experience with business continuity planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in preparing technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Prior experience in the energy or cogeneration industry is highly desirable.

Our Values

• «We» is our greatest asset
• We respect and protect the environment
• We are doers, committed to doing things right
• We act with integrity and transparency
• We think and act like entrepreneurs

Working @CG:

• We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits above those required by law, including additional vacation days, savings fund, food vouchers, Christmas bonus, and more.
• We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
• Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.