Senior Project Manager – Hydroelectric Dam Projects

Per Sé Group; Madison (WI); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Per Sé Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project in Wisconsin. The role requires strong leadership, extensive project controls, and regulatory coordination with engineering teams, contractors, operational stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

Travel to Prairie du Sac and Madison office is frequent, with PMP certification and 9+ years of PM experience required to manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting for a major

Competenze

• 9+ years of project management experience
• PMP certification required
• Experience managing large capital or infrastructure projects
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong project-controls capabilities (cost, schedule, risk, quality)
• Experience in regulated environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to travel frequently to Prairie du Sac and Madison

Mansioni

• Lead a large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project from initiation and planning through construction execution and closeout.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and performance measures.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, operations, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee contractor performance, contract administration, construction quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Support compliance with FERC requirements and other regulatory standards, including documentation and coordination.
• Identify project risks, resolve execution challenges, and implement practical solutions to maintain progress.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans, controls, reporting, and documentation.
• Lead project communications and provide updates to technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Support project readiness, operational transition, and final closeout.
• Mentor project team members and promote effective project management practices.

Conoscenze

PMP certification

Project leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Regulated environments

Budgeting and scheduling

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Project Manager – Hydroelectric Dam Projects

Madison, WI | Frequent Travel to Prairie du Sac, WI

Some projects are measured by budgets and schedules. Others protect critical infrastructure and the communities that depend on it.

Per Sé Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project for a leading energy organization in Wisconsin.

This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity to oversee critical infrastructure work from planning through execution and closeout, collaborating with engineering teams, construction contractors, operational stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

If hydroelectric facilities, dam or marine construction, FERC compliance, capital project delivery, contractor management, and project controls are part of your expertise, we should talk.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project from initiation and planning through construction execution and closeout.

• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and performance measures.

• Coordinate engineering, construction, operations, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

• Oversee contractor performance, contract administration, construction quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

• Support compliance with FERC requirements and other applicable regulatory standards, including documentation, reviews, and stakeholder coordination.

• Identify project risks, resolve execution challenges, and implement practical solutions to maintain progress.

• Maintain comprehensive project plans, controls, reporting, and documentation.

• Lead project communications and provide clear updates to technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.

• Support project readiness, operational transition, and final closeout.

• Mentor project team members and promote effective project management practices.

What You’ll Bring

• 9+ years of project management experience leading large, complex capital or infrastructure projects.

• PMP certification required.

• Strong experience managing construction or major maintenance projects in regulated environments.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and technical stakeholders.

• Strong project controls capabilities, including cost, schedule, risk, quality, and contract management.

• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans, documentation, and performance reporting.

• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage complex project challenges.

• Ability to work from the Madison office and travel frequently to the Prairie du Sac project site.

Even Better If You Have

• Direct hydroelectric dam construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation experience.

• Familiarity with FERC regulations and dam safety requirements.

• Marine, heavy civil, or water infrastructure construction experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.

• Wisconsin Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) experience.

• Power generation or utility capital-project experience.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group is a leading technical and professional recruiting firm specializing in the power generation, renewable energy, utilities, oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and construction industries. We connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations on contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities across North America.

Whether you’re looking for your next project or your next long-term career move, Per Sé Group is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals while providing exceptional service throughout the hiring process.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Questions? Contact the Per Sé Group recruiting team at [e-mail].