Job Description

Project Manager – Hydropower & Dams

Location: Buffalo/Niagara Falls Region, NY (Remote With Client site visits)

Type: Full-Time | Mid to Senior Level

Travel: Frequent site visits required; occasional domestic/international travel possible

Salary Range: $120,000k -$175,000k USD

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with strong experience in hydropower, dam infrastructure, and energy-related civil works . In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects while managing relationships with existing and prospective clients. You’ll work cross-functionally with diverse internal teams, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes aligned with safety, sustainability, and client objectives.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment , with the ability to work from home and/or a designated office, while providing the opportunity to impact vital energy infrastructure across North America and beyond .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full project life cycle from planning and design through execution and construction support for hydropower and dam-related projects
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, scope alignment, and technical quality
• Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, and relationship-building
• Establish project objectives, procedures, and performance standards; maintain schedules, budgets, and contractual compliance
• Conduct site visits and support field operations as needed
• Foster internal collaboration across engineering disciplines and geographies
• Mentor junior team members and help develop future leadership within the organization
• Represent the organization professionally with clients, regulators, and industry groups
• Champion company policies, including health and safety, quality assurance, and risk management

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• 8–10 years of engineering experience, preferably within hydropower, water infrastructure, or dam projects
• Proven project management expertise, with a strong understanding of design and construction cycles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with and lead cross-functional teams and external stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for site visits

Preferred:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience transitioning from technical engineering roles into project management
• Familiarity with FERC regulations and hydropower facility engineering
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills

Work Environment & Culture:

This role is ideal for a hands-on, solution-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll be part of a supportive team culture that values employee well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth . The workplace encourages autonomy while fostering connection and productivity across remote and in-office team members.

What You’ll Gain:

• An opportunity to lead high-impact infrastructure projects with long-term societal value
• A flexible and supportive work environment that values trust and performance
• Access to a collaborative, innovative team of engineering and project management professionals
• Exposure to complex, cross-border energy projects that contribute to a more sustainable future

Ready to make a difference in hydropower and water infrastructure? Apply now to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team shaping the future of energy.

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