Transition Services Manager

About NAES

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 49 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

Summary

The Transition Services Manager coordinates the mobilization and transition of energy facilities into, out of, or between NAES operations and maintenance (O&M) management.  Serve as the primary coordinator between plant owners, operations leadership, corporate support functions, and project teams to ensure successful transition from contract award through Care, Custody, and Control (CCC) and operational handoff.  Manage project planning, schedules, resources, budgets, and readiness requirements to ensure an effective handoff, prioritizing safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of operations.

Primary Duties

Transition Planning and Execution

• Manage mobilization plans, including project objectives, deliverables, schedules, responsibilities, resource requirements, and budget estimates, tracking milestones and addressing variances that could affect timelines, costs, or readiness.
• Coordinate site readiness activities, gap assessments, facility evaluations, and operational handoff requirements.
• Coordinate development of plant procedures, schedules, training plans, safety programs, environmental compliance requirements, and NERC readiness activities.
• Organize mobilization and demobilization activities to support the orderly transfer of operational responsibilities, personnel, equipment, systems, documentation, and processes.
• Facilitate internal and client mobilization meetings and provide project status reporting.
• Monitor mobilization progress, identify risks and implementation challenges, and communicate project status and recommended actions to clients and NAES leadership.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of transition-service processes.

Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of coordination between clients, NAES personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders, establishing clear expectations, accountabilities, and communication practices to support timely completion of mobilization activities and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with existing plant leadership, incoming management teams, outgoing service providers, and project personnel to facilitate decisions, resolve issues, and maintain continuity of operations.

New Construction and Facility Expansion

• Support operational readiness activities for new facilities, newly constructed generating units, and expansions at existing NAES-managed plants in collaboration with clients, engineering personnel, project teams, and plant leadership.
• Align construction schedules, staffing plans, training activities, and readiness milestones with EPC contractors and other project stakeholders to support anticipated startup and commercial operation dates.
• Prepare operating personnel for startup and commercial operations through orientation, training coordination, and alignment with NAES processes and expectations.
• Oversee the coordination and review of plant operating manuals, procedures, and other required documentation with appropriate NAES personnel and clients.

Ownership and Contract Transitions

• Facilitate transitions when ownership of a NAES-managed facility changes, supporting the transfer of operational responsibilities and information between former and incoming owners and relevant operating teams.
• Coordinate employee transfers, orientation, and recruitment activities, as applicable, with Human Resources, plant leadership, and other stakeholders to address staffing needs and support operational continuity.
• Identify contractual obligations, project dependencies, and transition risks that could affect service continuity, staffing, readiness, or the commencement or conclusion of an O&M agreement.

Operational Readiness and Closeout

• Assess transition progress through project reports, readiness assessments, stakeholder feedback, and onsite observations, identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions as appropriate.
• Verify completion of mobilization deliverables, document outstanding items, and facilitate the handoff to the responsible plant management or client team.
• Prepare project status reports, mobilization summaries, and lessons learned to support management oversight and improve future transition planning and execution.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of NAES transition services and operational objectives.

Working Relationships

The Transition Services Manager reports to the Manager, Transition Services, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the transition of power generation facilities into, out of, or between NAES O&M management.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

• Years of Experience:
  • Nine years of experience in project management, maintenance management, or operations management.
  • Experience in power generation, industrial operations, construction, project management, commissioning, or O&M, including facility mobilizations, readiness reviews, and operational handoffs.
  • Working knowledge of power generation technologies, plant systems, and the construction, startup, commissioning, or operational requirements associated with transitioning facilities into O&M management.
  • Experience coordinating with clients, EPC contractors, vendors, plant personnel, and corporate teams to achieve project objectives, resolve mobilization issues, and address operational readiness requirements, including staffing, training, safety, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Licenses/Certifications: Valid unrestricted US driver’s license in good standing

• Software/Equipment Knowledge:
  • Microsoft Office applications and project planning, scheduling, tracking, or reporting tools.
  • Maximo or other CMMS & Smartsheet (preferred)

• Other Considerations:
  • Able to travel to power generation facilities and client locations.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage priorities, anticipate challenges, assess readiness gaps, coordinate corrective actions, and communicate project status and risks effectively.
  • Able to manage project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, milestones, and risk mitigation, with an understanding of cost estimating, budget tracking, and project reporting.
  • Professional judgment and interpersonal skills necessary to represent NAES effectively with clients and project stakeholders while aligning transition activities with company practices and contractual requirements.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a home office or plant office environment and involves extensive computer use, prolonged periods of sitting, and frequent virtual communication with internal teams and external stakeholders. Occasional work at a NAES corporate office may also be required. When working remotely, a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace are essential for effective performance.

Periodic visits to power generation facilities and construction sites may be necessary to support transition activities. These visits may involve walking through plant and construction areas, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas, and all applicable site safety requirements must be followed.

Work Schedule

The Transition Services Manager generally works a standard Monday through Friday schedule. Extended hours may be necessary during travel or to accommodate project phases, startup schedules, and other project-specific requirements.

Compensation 

The initial salary range is $152,200 to $175,100 based on experience and qualifications.

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.

Qualifications Skills Preferred CMMS - Computerized Maintenance Mgmt System Advanced Customer Service Intermediate Operations Management Advanced Maintenance Management Advanced Mobilizations Advanced MS Office Suite Intermediate O&M - Operations & Maintenance Advanced Organizational Skills Advanced Planning Advanced Power Generation Advanced Power Plant Fundamentals Advanced Risk Mitigation Advanced Scheduling Advanced Vendor Management Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications Advanced Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Education Preferred High School or better. Experience Preferred Experience in project management, maintenance management, or operations management. Experience in power generation, industrial operations, construction, project management, commissioning, or O&M, including facility mobilizations, readiness reviews, and operational handoffs. Working knowledge of power generation technologies, plant systems, and the construction, startup, commissioning, or operational requirements associated with transitioning facilities into O&M management. Experience coordinating with clients, EPC contractors, vendors, plant personnel, and corporate teams to achieve project objectives, resolve mobilization issues, and address operational readiness requirements, including staffing, training, safety, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Equal Opportunity Employer
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