Sr. Hydroelectric Project Manager_4 year contract

Beacon Hill; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Technologies is seeking a Senior Strategic Project Manager in the Madison, WI area to lead a large hydroelectric dam maintenance program from planning through execution. You will coordinate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to deliver critical infrastructure while maintaining rigorous documentation and compliance with FERC requirements.

The role demands 9+ years of project leadership in regulated environments, strong PMI-based techniques, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PMP certification is required.
• Experience with FERC regulations and dam/marine construction preferred.

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 the project team by aligning resources and expertise to project complexity and risk.
• Manage project contracts in partnership with sourcing for delivery, compliance, and commercial performance.
• Ensure safety, compliance with specifications, and adherence to contract schedules.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communications with regulators, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

PMI-based PM practices

Stakeholder management

Regulatory coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

Strategic Project Manager III - 4 year contract

Program and Project Management

The organization is seeking a Senior-level Project Manager to lead a large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project from planning through execution. In this visible leadership role, you will partner with cross-functional teams, contractors, and regulators to deliver critical infrastructure work that supports safe, reliable energy service.

If you bring deep project leadership experience in dam/marine construction/maintenance, power generation, or similarly regulated environments, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on essential assets and communities.

Job Summary

The Senior-level Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closeout of large projects across multiple business units through the Strategic Projects organization. This role supports hydroelectric dam maintenance projects, requiring experience with FERC regulations, dam/marine construction/maintenance, and power generation, along with the ability to deliver work in a regulated environment, maintain thorough project documentation, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• 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.

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.

Key Skills

Change Management * Construction Management * Contract Management * Cost Management * Project and Program Management * Project Controls * Project Management Governance * Quality Management * Risk Management * Schedule Management * Stakeholder Management

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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