Sr PM - Major Construction

New York State Electric & Gas; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking a Sr PM - Major Construction in Rochester, NY to coordinate large greenfield/brownfield substation and transmission projects. You will manage engineers, construction managers, and project managers to deliver on budgets, scope, and schedules.

Responsibilities include governance, risk mitigation, and effective communications with executives and regulators. A PMP is preferred and a strong track record in leading large teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Business management required.
• More than 5 years relevant experience in project management field.
• PMP Certification required or to be obtained within 1.5 years.
• Demonstrated experience leading large teams and complex initiatives.
• Understanding of utility operations, stakeholders and customer interaction.
• Experience in business case development and benefits capture.
• Execution of strategic objectives and high-profile assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance to meet goals, schedules, budgets and benefits.
• Identify interdependencies and resolve project interactions.
• Proactively control program scope and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality of work packages and regular status reports.
• Represent the company in regulatory or permitting activities.
• Follow governance processes within the portfolio.
• Train and coach team members; supervise cross-functional teams.
• Lead team meetings and monitor progress against plans.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for materials and services.
• Support compliance, standardization and process improvement.
• Promote automation and efficiencies in day-to-day work streams.
• Oversee project accountability to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication

Public speaking

High-pressure delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Business management

PMP Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Sr PM - Major Construction

Company: NYSEG

Location: Rochester, NY

Work type: Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $116,640 - $145,800.

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

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Purpose

This position of Sr Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the NY TLD/BES Program in integrated NYSEG projects. The successful candidate will manage activities between team members, including Project Managers, engineers, and construction management. This PM leader will coordinate the design and execution of large greenfield/brownfield project solutions (Substations and Lines projects), which might involve a new or amended ART VII license. The unit Manager ensures the project team delivers projects according to baseline budgets, schedules, scope, quality, and engineering standards. Responsibilities include meeting corporate goals for capital investment, managing Construction Work in Progress, and optimizing asset utilization in accordance with the investment plan. The manager must manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital budget delivery, considering the environment, operating efficiency, regulatory, CWIP, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages performance of team to ensure goals, schedules, budgets, and benefits are met and all deliverables are completed on time and under budget
• Identifies interdependences of the team portfolio and resolves interactions among projects.
• Proactive approach to controlling program scope and mitigating the risk.
• Ensures quality of work packages of team produces briefings and status reports on a regular basis for executives or regulatory agencies.
• May participate or represent the company in regulatory or public proceedings or permitting requirements for projects undertaken by the team.
• Ensure governance processes and procedures are followed within portfolio.
• Trains/coaches team members and holds team accountable for results. Teams are cross-functional, can be virtual, and frequently combine internal and external personnel.
• Leads team meetings.
• Monitors progress of team against plans and applies course corrections as necessary.
• Ensures effective internal program communications.
• Develops procurement strategies for material, labor or services.
• Supports Project initiatives for compliance, standardization, and process improvement
• Considers innovative ways to undertake work, promoting automation and efficiencies in day to day work streams
• Responsible for Project accountability overview, making sure that it complies with FERC, NERC and any other applicable regulation.
• Attendance to Cost & Schedule Meetings
• Works with the Coordinator on the Risk definition, cost, and Mitigation Action analysis.
• Support emergency / high priority projects what will require an agile approach.

Skills And Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Business management required.
• More than 5 years relevant experience in project management field required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required or must be obtained within 1.5 years of entry to the position.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams.
• Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives/projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility operations, stakeholders, 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

• Ability to mobilize team members to deliver multiple projects on time and under budget.
• Expert in risk management and mitigation plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Public presentation skills and ability to summarize concepts.
• Results oriented.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and implement with project structure.
• Knowledge and experience in managing the execution of substation projects
• Knowledge and experience in the regulatory environment.
• Experience and understanding of tools/controls needed to monitor and control projects required.
• Experience managing large teams of technical experts required.
• Experience utilizing SAP financial system preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and work in a team environment.
• Team oriented.

Competencies

• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and Share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile
• Technical Skills

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date

September-21-2026