Senior Project Manager

About the Role

Large energy client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Strategic Projects organization in Madison, WI, with frequent travel to Prairie du Sac site. Operating in the regulated power generation industry, you will lead complex, large-scale hydroelectric dam maintenance projects from initial planning through final execution and closeout. In this highly visible role, you will partner with cross-functional teams, external contractors, and regulators to ensure safe, reliable energy infrastructure for our communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex hydroelectric maintenance projects using PMI-based practices.
• Ensure project plans and execution strictly align with FERC requirements and utility guidelines.
• Direct third-party contract management to guarantee safe, on-schedule, and budget-compliant work.
• Communicate project progress, decisions, and risks to internal leadership, consultants, and regulators.
• Assemble cross-functional project teams and mentor staff in project controls and change management.
• Oversee seamless operational handoffs, documentation, financial wrap-up, and sustainment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering preferred) and mandatory Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; Professional Engineer (PE) license or Dam Safety Engineer background strongly desired.
• Minimum of 9 years leading large, complex projects within dam, marine construction, or regulated utility environments.
• Exceptional leadership, complex problem‑solving, and deep knowledge of FERC regulatory compliance are essential.

Skills

• Decision support
• Spreadsheet proficiency
• Communications / Communication
• Organization
• Decision‑making
• Commitment
• Productivity
• Work effectively
• Strong leadership / Leadership
• Accountability
• Independence
• Team effectiveness
• Collaboration
• Credibility
• Administration
• Business consulting
• Partnership
• Operational performance
• Business initiatives
• Business needs
• Change management
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Cost‑benefit analysis / Cost Management
• Dam Safety
• Project execution / Project delivery
• Power generation
• Governance
• Hydroelectric dam
• Financial management
• Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mentoring
• Marine construction
• Professional Engineer
• Project and Program Management
• Project management practices
• Project management tools
• Project Controls
• Project contracts
• Project plans
• Quality Management
• Compliance planning
• Risk management
• Schedule Management
• Stakeholder engagement (internal and external)
• Effective training
• Business value
• Project documentation

Pay

$82.73 - $87.73 per hour

Schedule

8am to 5pm

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• 401K plan