Project Manager

About the role

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and/or operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States and is seeking a Project Manager to join our Project Management Team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, with preference given to candidates with power generation experience. You will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closeout of assigned civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls projects across our portfolio of hydroelectric plants. Systems you may work on include dams, intakes, penstocks, powerhouses, fish ladders and passages, turbines, generators, powertrain components, auxiliary mechanical systems, electrical switchgear, transformers, PLC control systems, protective relaying, floodgate lifting mechanisms, environmental protection equipment, and other systems.

You will collaborate with project leads, operations managers, operators, and engineering professionals. Your position will report to the Director of Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Make day-to-day decisions during project execution and manage project risks
• Coordinate internal resources as well as vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Develop and update cost estimates, budgets, schedules, identify issues and risks, and create work breakdown structures for assigned work
• Provide status reports to management as requested on assigned projects
• Support the development of Project Management Training across teams
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to track and monitor project progress
• Support the development of tools/templates for cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and work breakdown structures
• Ensure project documentation is well managed, organized, and stored during the entire project lifecycle
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform operational tasks, which may include:
  • Climbing ladders and working at heights
  • Manipulating various size components, from valves to small electrical switches to computer keyboards
  • Handling quick-changing situations under stress
  • Working on or near water
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience managing projects in the construction or energy industry
• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute projects
• Broad range of experience executing civil, mechanical, electrical, and controls projects
• Experience managing projects in the hydroelectric or renewable energy industry (highly preferred but not required)
• Ability to travel as needed for project implementation and execution (~30-50%)
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to work collaboratively to deliver projects
• Open-minded, nimble, and flexible to manage project risks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter with motivation and innate drive to succeed
• Knowledge of electrical safety principles and best practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life
• 401(k) Match
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule
• Time off to volunteer or give back to your community
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to trainings and mentors for career progression and personal development