Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

Job Title: Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

Location: Rochester, NY (Scottsville Rd)

Work type: Office

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $94,490 - $118,113.

Job Summary

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Power generation preferred, specifically around water retaining structures (dams, embankments, spill gates, penstocks, tunnels, etc.) turbine-generators, balance of plant operating systems, structures, switchgear.

• 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

Behavioral Competencies

• Develop self & others

• Empower to grow

• Collaborate and share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be agile

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