Senior Project Manager (Hydropower Engineering & Project Controls)

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Job Description Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related engineering field from an accredited school or university Preferred Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or certification by the Project Management Institute or AACE International Required Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Abilities: Experience managing large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features in a hydro system or similar large-scale infrastructure environment Ability to manage both business and technical aspects of projects Strong project management skills, including budget management, scheduling, work breakdown structure development, cost analysis, forecasting, and expenditure control Experience with contractor/partner invoice review and processing, change control, and contingency allocation Ability to provide technical guidance and coordinate work performed by project teams, specialists, consultants, and contractors Knowledge of project requirements management, engineering economic analysis, project approval processes, and project completion reviews Ability to develop detailed cost estimates using advanced spreadsheet applications and project estimating systems Experience reviewing vendor proposals and ensuring alignment of work scopes, estimates, schedules, and cost accounts Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills Ability to develop new approaches, techniques, and procedures to resolve complex project issues Ability to conduct project control effectiveness studies and implement process improvements Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Abilities: Professional experience in hydroelectric systems, utilities, engineering projects, or large-scale infrastructure programs Experience with formal project management methodologies and industry-standard project controls practices Experience with engineering cost estimating systems and project controls software Experience with environmental review documentation and project decision records Responsible for planning, developing, evaluating, coordinating, and implementing project management support frameworks for major projects or multiple complex projects within a large hydro system. The role manages the complete business and technical lifecycle of projects, ensuring successful delivery within approved budgets, schedules, quality standards, and organizational objectives. Job Duties: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and work breakdown structures Monitor and control project expenditures, costs, forecasts, and change management activities Analyze and process partner and contractor invoices Provide technical direction and guidance to project teams, specialists, consultants, and contractors Ensure project requirements are identified, tracked, and fulfilled Perform engineering economic analyses and support project approval activities Review and approve project changes within authorized limits Allocate project contingency funds and conduct lessons learned reviews after project completion Initiate and implement project control improvements to enhance project performance Evaluate the effectiveness of project control techniques and recommend improvements Prepare detailed cost estimates using advanced computer-based tools and estimating systems Review vendor proposals and validate alignment of scope, cost estimates, schedules, and project accounts Prepare project environmental decision records for review Support project personnel through effective communication, coordination, and problem resolution

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**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**