Project Manager

Brookfield Renewable U.S.; Milford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Manager based in Milford, Maine. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee tasks related to engineering and construction projects at hydroelectric facilities across New England. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage multiple projects, and prepare essential documentation. This position requires significant engineering knowledge, strong project management skills, and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering/project management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in construction management or related field.
• Experience in hydropower or power generation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure quality and compliance.
• Prepare and submit daily construction reports.
• Conduct contractor post-work evaluations.

Skills

Construction techniques

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Work Location: Milford, Maine

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Manager coordinates, inspects and controls the work of engineering consultants and construction contractors assigned to perform work at our facilities across Maine (Lewiston, Millinocket, Milford), New Hampshire (Berlin). Projects will include electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines at hydroelectric power stations, and dam structures. Travel across the region will be required (up to 60% of the time) with limited overnight travel expected.

Project Manager (Engineering)

Work Location: Milford, Maine

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Project Manager coordinates, inspects and controls the work of engineering consultants and construction contractors assigned to perform work at our facilities across Maine (Lewiston, Millinocket, Milford), New Hampshire (Berlin). Projects will include electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines at hydroelectric power stations, and dam structures. Travel across the region will be required (up to 60% of the time) with limited overnight travel expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure design, specifications, and contracts are followed and that work is done according to schedule and within budget;
• Ensure contractors, sub-contractors and their employees are complying with safety & environmental regulations and requirements of the contract;
• General fieldwork monitoring, coordination with other project teams, and local operations.
• Prepare tendering documents, review and comment on bid packages to ensure design adequacy and constructability;
• Attend/conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, documenting minutes;
• Prepare job planning documentation working closely with project stakeholders;
• Provide inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes;
• Prepare and submit daily construction reports, reporting on health & safety, environmental, and construction progress;
• Recommend corrective courses of action to management as issues arise;
• Recommend changes in the work plan if efficiencies in work practices can be improved;
• Assess the quality of the safety & environmental discussions and written daily job plans;
• Conduct Safe Work and Environmental Observations on medium and high risk work;
• Attend all Contractor's Health, Safety and Environmental Meetings;
• Track costs and provide monthly forecast per the contract including change orders;
• Conduct contractor post-work evaluations in regards to health and safety, environmental, technical, project management and financial performance.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Core knowledge of construction techniques, construction/project management, and basic contract administration;
• Basic knowledge to be able to inspect in-progress construction work to ensure compliance with the contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings;
• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other Brookfield divisions and external organizations;
• Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors;
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision;
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering;
• Professional Engineer (PE), preferred or EIT certification with ability to obtain PE;
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering/project management experience;
• Minimum of three (3) years in construction management or alike;
• Experience/exposure in the hydropower, wind power or power generation field preferred;
• Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work;
• Training in occupational health & safety and environmental regulation;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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