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Iberdrola Group

Global utility generating renewable energy

Senior Project Manager – Major Construction

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/28/26
$116.6k - $145.8k
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Rochester, NY, USA+4 moreMore locations: Elmira, NY, USA | Mechanicville, NY, USA | Binghamton, NY, USA | Lancaster, NY, USA
In PersonOffice-based role; listed work locations are Rochester, Lancaster, Elmira, Binghamton, and Mechanicville, New York.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience in the energy industry, or more than 12 years of relevant experience in the energy industry.
  • Experience in contract negotiations and supplier management.
  • Experience obtaining siting permits.
  • Ability to mobilize and motivate team members to deliver projects on time and under budget.
  • Expertise integrating scheduling information technology tools and software, including MS Project and/or Primavera, with costs and resource requirements.
  • Expertise in risk management and mitigation plans.
  • Expertise using MS Excel for data analysis, budgeting, and planning.
  • Ability to use and query SAP.
  • Public presentation skills and ability to summarize presented concepts appropriately.
  • Understanding of quality assurance processes (QMS, EMS, ISO 9000, and ISO 14000) and ability to implement them within a project structure.
  • Knowledge of the main configurations and general arrangements of network infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables.
  • Experience supervising contractors.
  • Ability to lead teams and work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate activities for substation and/or transmission projects located in Maine, New York, and Connecticut, and manage resource requirements, priorities, investment plans, project execution strategy, and internal and external resource requirements.
  • Meet corporate goals for capital investment, manage Construction Work in Progress, and oversee project energization.
  • Manage team performance to maximize the effectiveness of capital budget delivery while considering environmental, operating efficiency, regulatory, Construction Work in Progress, and operational needs.
  • Represent the company in regulatory and public forums.
  • Coordinate project team members, including engineers, construction managers, and external contractors.
  • Facilitate work by external contractors and other internal business areas; hold contractors accountable for performance and project team members accountable for results.
  • Provide technical and business advice to senior management when required.
  • Oversee overall project control and reporting, including coordination of scheduling, cost control, and reporting processes and functions.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in conformance with quality and engineering standards.
  • Manage internal and external project resources within the project unit.
  • Oversee project budgets, operations and maintenance, and capital expenditures; analyze project performance and initiate actions to control scope, schedule, and cost performance.
  • Measure work progress proactively and take action to ensure budgets and deadlines are achieved; approve project plans, execute contract strategies, undertake work, and control and authorize expenditures.
  • Initiate actions to ensure compliance with project management and quality management processes and procedures.
  • Ensure projects are completed within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Inform management and project teams about cost and schedule performance variances and required corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with departments, consultants, attorneys, utilities, municipal stakeholders, local permitting agencies, regulatory and government agencies, and major customers.
  • Represent the company and testify in regulatory hearings or at federal, state, local agency, or municipal meetings as needed.
  • Oversee project accountability and ensure compliance with FERC, NERC, and other applicable regulations.
  • Consider innovative approaches to undertaking work and promote automation and efficiencies in day-to-day workflows.
  • Recommend policies and goals and implement new or revised processes and procedures according to established guidelines.
  • Ensure the risk control system is used; define risks, costs, and mitigation actions.
  • Attend executive management meetings and present reports and cost, schedule, and risk views as required.

About the company

Iberdrola is a Spanish multinational electric utility focused on clean energy. It generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity from wind, solar, hydro, and hydrogen, and it offers energy services like smart grids and energy efficiency for homes and businesses. It differentiates itself through its large geographic footprint and commitment to decarbonization, sustainable investments, and development of new grid technologies. Its goal is to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy by expanding renewable generation and modernizing grids.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bilbao, Spain

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 net profit rose 22% to €4.34 billion on network investment.
  • Iberdrola added 100,000 Spanish customers through Contigo Energía, strengthening retail scale.
  • The EIB-backed green financing and 2026 capacity mechanism support near-term project execution.

What critics are saying

  • Vineyard Wind’s GE dispute keeps Iberdrola exposed to U.S. offshore construction and contract friction.
  • Spain’s 7.09% renewable return and Brazil’s tariff resets squeeze project economics.
  • The Neoenergia buyout concentrates capital in Brazil, increasing regulatory and FX exposure.

What makes Iberdrola Group unique

  • Iberdrola’s 2028 plan targets €37 billion for grids and €58 billion total.
  • It operates 1.29 million kilometers of lines and 38.2 million supply points.
  • Neoenergia gives Iberdrola Brazil scale across distribution, transmission, and customer service.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Company News

Europe Says
Oct 4th, 2026
Iberdrola invests $10.7M in EV charger maker Wallbox to boost profitability push

Wallbox has raised €9.5 million in a financing round led by Iberdrola through its subsidiary Inversiones Financieras Perseo. Madrid-based Orilla Asset Management, linked to Francisco Riberas' family, participated alongside Wallbox CEO Enric Asunción and existing investors. The New York Stock Exchange-listed company will use the funds to strengthen its financial position and expand its global presence in electric vehicle charging. Wallbox recorded losses exceeding €100 million in 2023. CEO Enric Asunción said the investment reinforces the company's mission to make EV charging more accessible whilst driving operational efficiency. Iberdrola's David Mesonero stated the round will strengthen Wallbox's liquidity to execute its business plan. The investment comes amid slower-than-expected electric vehicle growth, though efforts are increasing across Europe to boost charging infrastructure.

Levante-EMV
Sep 28th, 2026
Iberdrola acquires Contigo Energía, adding 100,000 electricity customers in Spain

Iberdrola has agreed to acquire the electricity retail business of Contigo Energía from Gesternova Group, adding 100,000 power customers in Spain. This marks the first acquisition of a retail electricity supplier by Iberdrola in its home market. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, forms part of Iberdrola's growth strategy in Spain's retail segment. The company views commercialisation as a key lever to accelerate electrification of homes and businesses. Contigo Energía will continue operating independently within the Iberdrola Group, similar to its subsidiary Niba, launched in June 2025 as a fully digital energy retailer. The deal covers only the electricity retail business and customer portfolio. Iberdrola leads Spain's market with nearly 9.8 million supply points, ahead of Endesa with over 9 million and Naturgy with almost 4.4 million.

Europe Says
Jul 24th, 2026
Project Finance Brief: Iberdrola Receives $160 Million for Wind and Solar Projects - Spain

Iberdrola, a Spanish multinational electric utility, received a €150 million (~$160 million) green loan agreement from the European Investment Bank to develop

PR Newswire
Jun 29th, 2026
Iberdrola picks ICEYE's SAR satellites to protect grid from extreme weather

Iberdrola has selected ICEYE to strengthen its electricity grid against extreme weather events using synthetic aperture radar satellite technology and near real-time data. The solution will help anticipate risks including floods, fires and strong winds, assess damage quickly and minimise impact on electricity supply. The initiative won a New-Tech Challenge within Iberdrola's PERSEO innovation programme, receiving over 40 proposals from ten countries. The 12-month pilot will launch in Spain, with ICEYE's Flood Solutions Suite providing forecasting, rapid impact assessment and flood insights. The deployment also includes wind damage assessment solutions for Iberdrola's assets in the United States and Australia. ICEYE's SAR technology can capture high-resolution imagery through smoke and storm clouds, enabling continuous monitoring in all weather conditions day or night.

World-Energy
Apr 2nd, 2026
Iberdrola Signs a Loan of 150 Million Euros With the Eib for Solar and Wind Energy in Italy - World-Energy

The loan will be used to build 400 MW of a portfolio of wind and photovoltaic projects in various locations in Italy. These will be Iberdrola’s first renewable plants in ItalyThe projects will make a significant contribution to Italy’s security of ene