Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

ScottishPower · New York City · $96,400–$120,500 (stated in the posting)

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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

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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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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

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