PM - Major Construction

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

1d•$106,000 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Major Construction leads and coordinates complex infrastructure projects, partnering with internal and external stakeholders through planning, design, execution, monitoring, and closeout. The role manages high-value, long-duration, high-impact projects in Maine, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, including transmission lines, substations, automation, customer-funded and distributed generation work, distribution projects, and gas infrastructure. Projects may involve multi-million-dollar heavy construction efforts delivered through multiple contracts. The Project Manager manages project resources, priorities, investment plans, execution strategy, and internal and external resource requirements. The role is accountable for project controls and coordination, including scheduling, cost control, and reporting, and ensures that projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Ability to mobilize matrixed team members to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Expertise in risk management and mitigation planning.
Experience developing cost-loaded, critical-path project schedules and earned value reports.
Expertise using financial spreadsheets for data analysis, budgeting, and planning.
Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts using scheduling software tools.
Understanding of quality assurance processes and ability to implement them within a project structure.
Knowledge of configurations and general arrangements of infrastructure networks, including substations, overhead lines, cable, gas gate and regulator stations, distribution, and storage.
Proven ability to lead teams and work collaboratively.
Experience managing heavy construction projects.
Experience in contract negotiations and supplier management.
Proven experience obtaining siting permits.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Construction safety training.
Experience in public speaking, construction management, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Primavera experience.
Engineering degree or experience in the energy industry.
Project Management and OSHA certification.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Analyze project performance and initiate actions to control scope, schedule, cost, and quality; monitor progress and take corrective action to meet budgets and deadlines.
Approve project plans, execute contract strategies, and control and authorize expenditures.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including departments, consultants, attorneys, utilities, regulators, government agencies, and major customers; represent the company and testify at hearings or agency and municipal meetings when needed.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and risk management plans.
Manage procurement efforts to secure contractors for project design, construction, and oversight.
Use critical path and earned value techniques to monitor progress and develop corrective actions.
Investigate and analyze project variances and recommend actions to senior management.
Promote a safe work environment through adherence to processes and procedures and the use of safety metrics.
Identify innovative approaches, automation, and efficiencies in work processes.
Oversee project accountability and compliance with FERC, NERC, and other applicable regulations.
Work with senior leadership to define project risks, costs, and mitigation actions.
Attend executive management meetings and present reports and cost, schedule, and risk information as required.