Hydro Power Plant Site Lead & Project Manager

Voith Hydro; East York (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Voith Hydro in York, PA is seeking a Site Manager to oversee hydro power plant equipment installations, upgrades and maintenance, ensuring work aligns with contractual requirements, schedule, safety and quality standards, and budget parameters.

This role provides leadership for on-site planning, erection and commissioning efforts, manages site employees and subcontractors, maintains strong customer relationships, and identifies additional sales opportunities with project management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor of Engineering preferred.
• Substantial supervisory success in a power plant or industrial systems environment.
• Experience in construction, hydro or journeymen trades preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strength in planning, organizing and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Single point accountability for site work planning and performance and all site employees.
• Perform detailed planning of all site work, including interfaces and "hand-offs" with support groups.
• Provide leadership in the erection and commissioning efforts of hydro-electric equipment and supporting electrical and mechanical systems.
• Meet company goals regarding safety, quality, cost, schedule and scope management.
• Maintain superior customer relationships by setting high quality, safety and professional standards for subordinates and sub-contractors and by communicating frequently, positively and openly.
• Accountable for financial performance of on-site activities.
• Identify and communicate additional sales opportunities with sales and project management.
• Continuously improve field performance by obtaining and sharing best practice ideas and lessons learned.
• Interface closely with project management to ensure contractual obligations are met and deviations are considered.

Skills

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Multitasking

Travel required

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor of Engineering (preferred)

Substantial supervisory experience

Construction/hydro experience

Leadership in planning/scheduling

Job description

Voith Hydro in York, PA is seeking a Site Manager to oversee hydro power plant equipment installations, upgrades and maintenance, ensuring work aligns with contractual requirements, schedule, safety and quality standards, and budget parameters.

This role provides leadership for on-site planning, erection and commissioning efforts, manages site employees and subcontractors, maintains strong customer relationships, and identifies additional sales opportunities with project management.