Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

Job Title: Project Manager – Hydro Engineering

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Rochester, NY (Scottsville Road)

Work type: Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

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 representatives, procurement representative and other team members assigned to the project.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams both external and internal during the early project development phase to better define project scope through conceptual engineering to final designs.
• Develop project initiation documents such as the Project Charter and Project Management Plan. Oversee the preparation, approval, and updates of Quality Management System documentation, securing Steering Committee approval where required.
• Direct a multidisciplinary project team, through all phases - from initiation to closeout -ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines. Maintain and update project schedule as required.
• Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, monthly forecasting, cost control, and procurement activities such as purchase order creation to maintain each project’s financial integrity.
• Take projects through the complete bid process with multiple external vendors. Develop and execute contracts with multiple vendors while fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Work with permitting teams to develop detailed permitting plans throughout the life of a project.
• Promote and maintain a safety-first mindset throughout all project phases, prioritizing the well-being of team members and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience required.
• 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.

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 following up and following through with 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 line managers.
• Must be able to support and drive implementation of the agreed- upon strategies
• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

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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