Dam Safety Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Manage dam safety capital projects from planning to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory compliance
• operations coordination
• cost analysis
• project lead
• stakeholder management
• budget control

Tasks

-Ensure all projects comply with applicable dam safety regulations, environmental standards, and permitting requirements. -Coordinate with Operations teams to minimize operational disruptions and ensure project alignment with operational priorities. -Drive efficiency in project execution by analyzing delivery metrics (e.g., unit costs, target vs. actual costs) and implementing improved procurement and delivery strategies. -Lead and manage dam safety-related capital projects from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards. -Collaborate with Asset Owners to ensure project scope and outcomes meet expectations, particularly in relation to dam safety and risk mitigation. -Monitor and control project budgets and schedules for multiple dam safety and water infrastructure projects of moderate complexity. -Engage with Technical Services to ensure compliance with engineering standards, especially those related to dam design, inspection, and rehabilitation. -Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with the Capital Program Management (CPM) system and meet asset management needs.

Requirements

• dam safety
• geotechnical
• hydrology
• bachelor’s
• pmp
• project management

What You Bring

-Solid understanding of dam safety principles, risk assessment methodologies, and emergency action planning. -0 to 5 years experience in engineering analysis, design, permitting. -Financial acumen, including budget oversight and cost-benefit analysis. -Valid Driver’s License. -Strong project and program management skills, with specific experience in dam safety, geotechnical engineering, hydrology and hydraulics or water infrastructure. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in evaluating structural integrity and hydrologic/hydraulic performance. -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. -Familiarity with engineering and construction practices related to dam inspection, rehabilitation, and monitoring systems. -Understanding of environmental, safety, and water quality regulations applicable to dam operations and construction. -Strong communication skills, including technical report writing and stakeholder presentations. -Effective interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. -Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency while maintaining compliance and stakeholder engagement. -Engineer-in training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred. -Working knowledge of federal and state dam safety regulations (e.g., FERC, NRCS, FEMA, PADEP).

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