
Project Manager Hydro Engineering
ROCHESTER, NYJob$96–121K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Project Manager leads Hydro Engineering project teams from initiation through closeout, communicating with clients and internal customers. The role oversees multidisciplinary contributors and manages project scope, schedules, finances, procurement, vendors, contracts, permitting, and regulatory adherence. The position is office-based in Rochester, New York, and requires a bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience.
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Job Title: Project Manager - Hydro Engineering Number of Positions: 2 Location: Rochester, NY (Scottsville Road) Work type: Office The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $96,400 to $120,500. What We Offer: Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance-based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid Job Summary This position is for a Project Manager who communicates directly with client / internal customer. Leads Hydro Engineering project team in the execution of the projects. Provides oversight of lead discipline engineers, project administrators, project controls / scheduler representatives, procurement representative and other team members assigned to the project. Responsibilities: Collaborate with engineering teams both external and internal during the early project development phase to better define project scope through conceptual engineering to final designs. Develop project initiation documents such as the Project Charter and Project Management Plan. Oversee the preparation, approval, and updates of Quality Management System documentation, securing Steering Committee approval where required. Direct a multidisciplinary project team, through all phases - from initiation to closeout -ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines. Maintain and update project schedule as required. Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, monthly forecasting, cost control, and procurement activities such as purchase order creation to maintain each project's financial integrity. Take projects through the complete bid process with multiple external vendors. Develop and execute contracts with multiple vendors while fostering strong, collaborative relationships. Ensure all project activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Work with permitting teams to develop detailed permitting plans throughout the life of a project. Promote and maintain a safety-first mindset throughout all project phases, prioritizing the well-being of team members and stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience required. Demonstrated experience in leading large teams. Experience leading implementation of complex initiatives. Demonstrated understanding of utility operations and customer interaction. Direct experience in business case development and benefits capture. Demonstrated experience in the execution of strategic objectives. Proven track record of achieving results in high pressure and high-profile assignments. Skills / Abilities: Energizing leader that possesses strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills, be detail-oriented, thorough and results-focused. Self-starter able to work well in new and undefined environments Strong skills in following up and following through with action items and dependencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentations Possess the ability to work across organizational lines within the company and influence key internal executives and line managers. Must be able to support and drive implementation of the agreed- upon strategies Lead the development of organizational metrics and reporting frameworks Drive a practice of continuous improvement - using data to drive constant improvement efficiency Proven track record of being a strong team player with a results-oriented attitude Utilize risk management to ensure achievement of results Review the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) included in the Project Management Plan to be validated by Steering Committee. Verify the Project adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements. Approve all project deliverables by verifying (sign off) processes and doc ment
How this job compares
Set against the 15,222 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$96–121K/yr
- New York median$102–163K/yr621 salary ranges
- US median$104–175K/yr9,729 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is 19% below the New York median midpoint ($134K) — in the middle half of Project Management salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 924 open Project Management jobs in New York and 15,222 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (12,191 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,365 of the 15,222 open Project Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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