Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure & Construction.

The Planet Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance programs in Madison, WI. You will drive PMI-based project management, define objectives, assemble multi-disciplinary teams, and manage scope, schedule, and costs while ensuring compliance and safety.

The ideal candidate holds 9 years of PM experience, a PMP certification, and a Civil/Structural/Mechanical engineering background.

Qualifications

• 9 years of project management experience leading large, complex projects.
• PMP certification required.
• PE licensure in Wisconsin preferred.
• DSE background preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• PMI-based project management practices emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using PMI-based practices to meet scope, schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
• Define business needs, deliverables, and objectives; establish plans, resources, and performance measures for execution.
• Build project teams aligning resources and expertise to project complexity and risk.
• Manage project contracts with sourcing to ensure delivery, compliance, and commercial performance.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, and on time per contract schedules.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and reporting on status, risks, decisions, and progress with regulators and partners.
• Support compliance with FERC requirements and regulatory guidelines; maintain records and coordinate reviews.
• Oversee closeout, training readiness, and transition to operations; mentor others in delivery and value realization.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory navigation

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Documentation control

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Email

Documents

Spreadsheets

Project systems

Job description

Must Have:9 years of project management experience leading large, complex projects.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification | Required

Nice to Have:Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Wisconsin | Preferred

• Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) background | Preferred

Sr Project Manager | Qualifications:

Education Requirements

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

Certification Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification | Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Wisconsin | Preferred
• Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) background | Preferred

Required Experience

• 9 years of project management experience leading large, complex projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exercise strong judgment to solve complex problems and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Create, organize, and maintain large, complex project plans with disciplined documentation and control.
• Operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team effectiveness across complex, cross-functional environments.
• Develop and apply meaningful performance measures that support execution, accountability, and results.
• Communicate with clarity and credibility across technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Use core business and project management tools effectively, including email, document, spreadsheet, and project systems.
• Build productive relationships and work effectively in collaborative, inclusive environments, with the ability to navigate regulatory stakeholders and lead communication across technical, operational, and external partner groups.
• Sr Project Manager | Responsibilities: Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using PMI-based project management practices to deliver on scope, schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
• Define business needs, project deliverables, and technical objectives, then establish and manage the plans, resources, and performance measures required for successful execution.
• Build the right project team by aligning resource needs and technical expertise to project complexity and overall risk.
• Manage project contracts in partnership with sourcing to support delivery, compliance, and commercial performance.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, and in accordance with committed contract schedules.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and project communications, providing clear, timely reporting on status, risks, decisions, and progress across internal teams, regulators, consultants, contractors, and other key project stakeholders.
• Ensure project execution aligns with applicable FERC requirements and other regulatory guidelines by supporting compliance planning, maintaining accurate project records, and coordinating reviews, communications, and required deliverables with regulatory and business stakeholders.
• Ensure project teams and end users are prepared through effective training, readiness planning, and transition support.
• Oversee project closeout, including operational handoff, documentation, financial completion, resource transition, and sustainment readiness.
• Mentor others in project delivery, change management, and business consulting practices that support strategic execution.
• Evaluate project feasibility and business value through sound cost-benefit analysis and decision support.
• Support broader business initiatives that strengthen project delivery, operational performance, and service to customers and communities.