About this role
Job title: Project Manager – Service & Rehabilitation (SR) – Hydropower
About the Role As Project Manager for ANDRITZ's Service & Rehabilitation (SR) division, you will lead complex, high-stakes modernization projects across the regional hydropower fleet. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle—from contract handover and engineering to site installation and final commissioning—ensuring aging infrastructure operates with maximum efficiency and reliability.
What You'll Do
- Lead the delivery of brownfield rehabilitation projects, including turbine overhauls, generator rewinds, and control system upgrades.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules; proactively manage critical paths and resource allocation to meet outage windows.
- Manage project P&L, including budget forecasting, cost control, and change order negotiations to ensure target margins.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility owners, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
- Enforce rigorous HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and QA protocols at project sites.
- Identify technical and commercial risks early in the project lifecycle and implement robust mitigation strategies.
What We're Looking For
- Active PMP certification (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
- Project management experience within the power generation sector, with a 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience working directly for a hydropower OEM.
- Fluency in project management software and ERP systems.
- Willingness to travel to remote project sites for kick-off meetings and critical installation phases (approximately 15–25%).