Project Manager - Hydro Engineering

Iberdrola; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Performance-based bonuses 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP in Rochester, NY is seeking a Project Manager – Hydro Engineering to lead multi‑discipline teams from concept through closeout. You will coordinate internal and external engineers, schedulers, and procurement personnel to deliver scope on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes strong communication, project governance, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for professional development and a structured career path within Avangrid’s network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Project Manager – Hydro Engineering

Number of Positions: 2

Location: Rochester, NY (Scottsville Road)

Work type: Office

Salary: $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

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

Company

Company: ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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Equal Opportunity

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low‑emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.

Job Posting End Date

November-30-2026