Project Manager-Service & Rehabilitation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of brownfield rehabilitation projects, including turbine overhauls, generator rewinds, and control system upgrades.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (MS Project or Primavera P6). Proactively manage critical paths and resource allocation to meet strict outage windows.
• Manage project P&L, including budget forecasting, cost control, and change order negotiations to ensure target margins are achieved.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility owners, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Enforce rigorous HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and quality assurance protocols at project sites.
• Identify technical and commercial risks early in the project lifecycle and implement robust mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Project management experience within the power generation sector, with preferrable focus on hydropower service or rehabilitation.
• Understanding of hydropower components (Francis/Kaplan/Pelton turbines, governors, excitation systems, and balance of plant).
• Proficiency in managing complex site installation and/or equipment-only contracts, including familiarity with liquidated damages and warranty terms.
• Prominent ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, across multiple time zones.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working directly for a hydropower Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Fluency in specialized project management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Contruent).
• Willingness to travel to remote project sites for kick-off meetings and critical installation phases (approx. 15–25%).