Sr Project Manager (hydroelectric dam maintenance project)

ZILLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC•Prairie du Sac, WI

3d•$90 - $95•Hybrid

About The Position

Zillion Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior-level Project Manager to lead a large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project from planning through execution. This role, based out of the Madison General Office with frequent travel to Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, requires partnership with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulators to deliver critical infrastructure work. The ideal candidate will have deep project leadership experience in dam/marine construction/maintenance, power generation, or similarly regulated environments. The Senior-level Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closeout of large projects. This role specifically supports hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, necessitating experience with FERC regulations, dam/marine construction/maintenance, and power generation, along with the ability to deliver work in a regulated environment, maintain thorough project documentation, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
9 years of project management experience leading large, complex projects.
Exercise strong judgment to solve complex problems and implement practical, effective solutions.
Create, organize, and maintain large, complex project plans with disciplined documentation and control.
Operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound decision-making.
Demonstrate strong leadership and team effectiveness across complex, cross-functional environments.
Develop and apply meaningful performance measures that support execution, accountability, and results.
Communicate with clarity and credibility across technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
Use core business and project management tools effectively, including email, document, spreadsheet, and project systems.
Build productive relationships and work effectively in collaborative, inclusive environments, with the ability to navigate regulatory stakeholders and lead communication across technical, operational, and external partner groups.
Knowledge of FERC regulations
Experience with dam/marine construction/maintenance
Experience with power generation
Ability to deliver work in a regulated environment
Ability to maintain thorough project documentation
Ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Wisconsin
Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) background

Responsibilities

Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using Client’s PMI-based project management practices to deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
Define business needs, project deliverables, and technical objectives, then establish and manage the plans, resources, and performance measures required for successful execution.
Build the right project team by aligning resource needs and technical expertise to project complexity and overall risk.
Manage project contracts in partnership with sourcing to support delivery, compliance, and commercial performance.
Ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, and in accordance with committed contract schedules.
Lead stakeholder engagement and project communications, providing clear, timely reporting on status, risks, decisions, and progress across internal teams, regulators, consultants, contractors, and other key project stakeholders.
Ensure project execution aligns with applicable FERC requirements and other regulatory guidelines by supporting compliance planning, maintaining accurate project records, and coordinating reviews, communications, and required deliverables with regulatory and business stakeholders.
Ensure project teams and end users are prepared through effective training, readiness planning, and transition support.
Oversee project closeout, including operational handoff, documentation, financial completion, resource transition, and sustainment readiness.
Mentor others in project delivery, change management, and business consulting practices that support strategic execution.
Evaluate project feasibility and business value through sound cost-benefit analysis and decision support.
Support broader business initiatives that strengthen project delivery, operational performance, and service to customers and communities.