Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

The salary grade is dependent on experience level from $92,000.00 to $115,000.00

This position is for a Project Manager who communicates directly with client / internal customer. Leads Hydro Engineering project team in the execution of the projects. Provides oversight of lead discipline engineers, project administrators, project controls, scheduler and procurement representatives, and other team members assigned to the project.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required,
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams.
• Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and customer interaction.
• Direct experience in business case development and benefits capture.
• Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives.
• Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high- profile assignments.
• EVM experience
• Experience in the hydro industry preferred, specifically around water retaining structures (dams, embankments, spill gates, penstocks, tunnels, etc.) turbine-generators, balance of plant operating systems, structures, switchgear, etc...

Skills/Abilities:

Energizing leader that possesses strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, be detail-oriented, thorough, and results-focused.

Self-starter able to work well in new and undefined environments

Strong skills in follow-up and follow- through of action items and dependencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations

Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and managers.

Must be able to support and drive implementation of the agreed-upon strategies and improvements

Lead the development of organizational metrics and reporting frameworks

Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency

Proven track record of being a strong team player with a results-oriented attitude

Utilize risk management to ensure achievement of results

Review the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) included in the Project Management Plan to be validated by Steering Committee.

Verify the Project adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.

Approve all project deliverables by verifying (sign off) processes and documents

Provide overall project oversight to keep project on track

Ensure business and functional decisions which affect the project, are made to ensure progress and completion

Ensure Change Management processes to develop readiness plan and related deliverables

Escalate issues to management and Steering Committee when necessary

Deliver project communications to stakeholders and Steering Committee

Make project decisions to ensure all project deliverables are on time, budget and quality

Provide overall project oversight and works within organization to keep project on track

Verify and approves the forecast and performance measurement of the project

Must have excellent leadership ability, communications skills, interpersonal skills, decision-making skills and sound judgment

Competency Requirements:

It is preferred that for this job, the candidate fulfills the requirements in terms of levels indicated below. 

1. Delivering for the Business:

• Global view of the Business – Competent
• Achieving Results and Continuous Improvements - Competent 
• Initiative – Competent
• Innovation & Creativity - Competent

2. Global Relationships:

• Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
• Customer Focus - Competent
• Communicating & Influencing – Competent
• Teamwork - Competent

3. Managing People:

• Team Management – Competent
• Developing Others - Competent

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Salary : $92,000 - $115,000