Vice President - Gas Power Generation

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Vice President is responsible for establishing, growing, and leading Blattner's natural gas power generation construction business. This executive role is accountable for operational strategy, organizational development, customer and partner engagement, and execution of early gas power generation projects.

The position blends strategic leadership with hands-on oversight to build a scalable, repeatable gas power construction platform aligned with Blattner's EPC and self-perform capabilities. Near-term focus includes utility-scale single-cycle gas turbines (OCGT), aeroderivative turbines and reciprocating engine plants, Energy Park integration, and emerging fuel cell support infrastructure. CCGT experience is highly valued, particularly for future expansion and partner-led execution models.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Establishes and executes the operating strategy for Blattner's Natural Gas Power Generation business unit, including market positioning, service offerings, role selection, geographic priorities, and growth targets.
• Translates Blattner's EPC, self-perform, and large-scale construction strengths into a gas power generation EPC value proposition centered on safe execution, schedule certainty, interface control, and reliable balance-of-plant delivery.
• Builds and leads the gas power construction organization, including project management, field operations, safety, quality, project controls, preconstruction, supply chain coordination, and commissioning readiness.
• Oversees delivery of utility-scale gas power plants, including OCGT, CCGT, aeroderivative turbines, reciprocating engines, and fuel cell opportunities, in both a grid-connected and behind-the-meter application.
• Supports large-scale integrated Energy Parks and Major Multi-tech Project strategies where gas power generation is paired with solar, wind, BESS, high-voltage infrastructure, substations, and/or data center campuses.
• Aligns gas execution planning with campus-level sequencing, interconnection strategy, controls philosophy, energization milestones, commissioning logic, and reliability requirements.
• Recruits, develops, and retains Director-level and senior technical talent with gas power generation, heavy industrial, and mechanical experience, while reinforcing Blattner’s culture and commitment to excellence.
• Establishes a strong performance culture focused on safety, accountability, field discipline, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Owns full P&L performance, forecasting, and margin accountability for the gas power construction business unit.
• Partners with finance, legal, commercial, and risk teams to structure contracts, manage exposure, and ensure disciplined execution of complex delivery models.
• Champions a world-class safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, client, OEM, and company standards.
• Ensures quality systems address gas-specific requirements, including equipment preservation, welding quality, pressure testing, electrical testing, turnover documentation, commissioning, and performance-readiness documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related field preferred; equivalent executive-level construction leadership experience may be considered.
• 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience in large-scale construction, conventional or gas power generation, heavy industrial, mission-critical, or complex energy infrastructure construction.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Significant leadership experience delivering utility-scale natural gas power generation projects is strongly preferred.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota. 

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