Senior Project Manager

ANDRITZ

Project Manager leading complex modernization projects in hydropower sector with a focus on efficiency. Overseeing project lifecycle from contract to site installation in the United States.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Identify technical and commercial risks early in the project lifecycle and implement robust mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business and/or Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
Project management experience within the power generation sector, with preferable 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
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, across multiple time zones
Experience working directly for a hydropower Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) preferred
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%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety standards enforcement
Quality assurance protocols enforcement

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget forecastingcost controlchange order negotiationsrisk managementschedulinghydropower componentssite installation managementequipment contracts managementmatrix team leadership

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproactive managementcross-functional collaborationresource allocationproblem-solvingnegotiationadaptabilityteam coordinationstakeholder management

Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)Bachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering