Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

10d•$96,400 - $120,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager – Hydro Engineering communicates directly with clients and internal customers and leads Hydro Engineering project teams through project execution. The role provides oversight of lead discipline engineers, project administrators, project controls and scheduling representatives, procurement representatives, and other assigned team members. The position is office-based in Rochester, New York. The Project Manager leads projects from initiation through closeout, defining scope with internal and external engineering teams, preparing project initiation and management documents, overseeing quality documentation, maintaining schedules, and managing budgets, forecasts, costs, procurement, vendors, contracts, permitting, regulatory compliance, and safety. The role also oversees project deliverables, performance measurement, change management, stakeholder communications, risks, and decisions needed to keep projects on time, within budget, and aligned with quality expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience 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 executing strategic objectives.
Proven track record of achieving results in high-pressure, high-profile assignments.
Strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills; detail-oriented, thorough, and results-focused.
Ability to work independently in new and undefined environments.
Strong follow-up and follow-through skills for action items and dependencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations.
Ability to work across organizational lines and influence internal executives and line managers.
Proven ability to be a strong team player with a results-oriented attitude.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams during early project development to define project scope, from conceptual engineering through final designs.
Develop project initiation documents, including the Project Charter and Project Management Plan.
Oversee the preparation, approval, and updating of Quality Management System documentation, obtaining Steering Committee approval where required.
Direct a multidisciplinary project team through initiation, execution, and closeout, maintaining alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Maintain and update project schedules as required.
Manage project finances, including budgeting, monthly forecasting, cost control, and procurement activities such as purchase order creation.
Lead projects through the complete bid process with multiple external vendors and develop and execute vendor contracts while fostering collaborative relationships.
Ensure project activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and work with permitting teams to develop permitting plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote and maintain a safety-first mindset throughout all project phases.
Review the Performance Measurement Baseline included in the Project Management Plan for validation by the Steering Committee.
Verify project adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements.
Approve project deliverables by verifying and signing off on processes and documents.
Provide overall project oversight and work across the organization to keep projects on track.
Ensure business and functional decisions affecting projects support progress and completion.
Ensure change management processes are followed and develop readiness plans and related deliverables.
Escalate issues to the Steering Committee when necessary and deliver project communications to stakeholders and the Steering Committee.
Make project decisions to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
Verify and approve project forecasts and performance measurements.
Support and drive implementation of agreed-upon strategies.
Lead development of organizational metrics and reporting frameworks, and use data to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
Use risk management to help ensure achievement of results.