Strategic Project Manager III- #26-25672

Us Tech Solutions; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Us Tech Solutions is seeking a Senior-level Project Manager to lead a large hydroelectric dam maintenance project from planning through execution. The role is based in the Madison General Office with travel to Prairie du Sac, WI.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, regulators, and contractors to deliver critical infrastructure, maintaining safety and compliance with PMI methodologies and FERC guidelines.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of project management experience leading large, complex projects.
• Experience in dam/marine construction, power generation, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex hydroelectric dam maintenance projects using PMI-based practices across scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Define business needs and deliverables; establish and manage plans, resources and performance measures.
• Build project teams aligning resources to complexity and risk.
• Manage contracts in partnership with sourcing for delivery, compliance and commercial performance.
• Ensure safe, on-spec delivery and adherence to contract schedules.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and transparent status reporting with regulators, contractors and teams.
• Ensure regulatory alignment with FERC and other guidelines; coordinate reviews and deliverables.
• Prepare end users through training, readiness planning, and transition support.
• Oversee project closeout including handoff, documentation, and sustainment readiness.
• Mentor teams in project delivery and change management.
• Evaluate feasibility and business value through cost-benefit analysis and decision support.
• Support broader initiatives to improve delivery and customer service.

Skills

Project leadership

PM governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Cost/Schedule control

Communication

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure - Wisconsin | Preferred

PMP certification | Required

Tools

MS Office

MS Project| Primavera

Job description

$90-$95 per hour

Madison, WI

Contract

Duration: 12 months

Job Description

• Client is seeking a Senior-level Project Manager to lead a large, complex hydroelectric dam maintenance project from planning through execution.

• The position will be based out of the Madison General Office and will require frequent travel to the project site in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

• 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.

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.

Experience

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

Skillsets

• 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.

Education

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

Additional Qualifications

Licenses

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Wisconsin | Preferred

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification | Required

• Dam Safety Engineer (DSE) background | Preferred

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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