Senior Project Manager

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how. 

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Hydropower Project Manager

Charlotte, NC - hybrid

Summary of the role 

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of hydroelectric projects from conception to completion. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet technical and environmental standards. The selected candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership oversight to project teams and drive optimization of benefit and risk of technical and commercial matters. This position will own project and risk management processes, develop, measure and report the project to all stakeholders. 

The following responsibilities form the core of this role:

• Communicating and developing relationships with clients 
• Developing and managing project schedules and budgets 
• Scheduling and coordinating internal and external resources 
• Overseeing project fieldwork and reviewing quality 
• Ensures appropriate communications channels are maintained and reporting schedules adhered to. Key relationship manager for the project.
• Responsible for routine reporting of the project's status to the customer and internally
• Sets team goals and provides performance reviews for the team performance
• Lead Project Team meetings to address status (operational, budget & resource) and critical issues
• Foster a true, business minded, customer-oriented atmosphere and skill set for the project team allocated across functions
• Develop and implement continuous improvement for assigned projects to ensure the quality of the deliverables

Do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. 

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us. 

• BSc, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related study
• PMI or PE Preferred
• 5+ years experience managing complex projects in a heavy industrial environment
• Experience with developing and managing intricate schedules, projecting and controlling costs
• Computers skills required are Primavera P6, MS Projects and MS Office Suite
• Proven ability to oversee project execution and administration, coordinate field personnel, effect cost recovery, and handle technical submittals, manuals, and drawings
• Proven success in customer/vendor relations
• Savvy negotiator with exceptional organizational skills
• Cultural sensitivity
• High degree of integrity, discretion and diplomacy 
• Proactive attitude
• People, Change and Influence management skills
• Able and willing to travel 25%

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work model;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide 
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.