Project Manager - Hydropower

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Date: Mar 18, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:94749

Job Category:Energy

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the project (or portfolio of projects) during all delivery stages of the project lifecycle: from project definition, setup, execution, monitoring and controlling to final closing out of the project. Overall, responsible to deliver the project and/or portfolio of hydropower projects within the scope, cost and schedule baseline, and ensure that the project is delivered within the safety, quality and environmental best practices set out by Hatch and the client for the project.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Display and actively promote behavior aligned to Hatch’s goal of achieving a total safety culture.
• Act as a mentor for the implementation of Hatch safety standards to contractors.
• Develop and obtain sign-off from client on Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Client’s Requirement Specification.
• Develop and resource an appropriate organization structure and ensure that the entire project team has the required resources for the work.
• Provide leadership to the project and create a highly committed and aligned team environment with all who can influence the project’s outcomes.
• Ensure governance on the project, specifically compliance to Hatch and client delegations of authority, procedures and policies, project reviews.
• Authorize all commitments of expenditure on the project (subject to agreed delegation), and approve payment of invoices, manage claims responses and settlement processes.
• Develop a detailed scope, cost, and schedule control baseline, and manage any project changes in terms of this agreed control baseline.
• Obtain client's acceptance of the work and sign-off for the completed project. Be responsible for the preparation and submission of the final project closeout report, and prompt closeout of the prime contract.
• Establish and manage the invoicing process with the client to ensure that all invoices are effectively delivered to the client with the relevant and agreed backup, to ensure efficient processing by the client for payment of the works executed by Hatch.
• Ensure compliance with the project Environmental and Safety Management Plan.
• Maintain strong communications with the client and the project team.

You bring to the role:

• University degree in engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Project Management for an EPCM company.
• Experience managing hydropower projects greater than $500 million.
• The ability to evaluate, understand, apply, grow, and mentor the Hatch team including Engineering, Document Management, Cost Control, Schedule, PSC, Commercial, Risk, Quality, Safety, Construction, etc.
• Experience in engineering, procurement and construction, and other project-related activities, their interfaces and interdependencies. Broad knowledge of industry standards.
• Project performance monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.