Vice President Projects Hydro

Vice President – Major Projects & Dam Safety Position Summary The Vice President of Major Projects & Dam Safety reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for leading the company's Capital Projects and Civil Engineering & Dam Safety organizations. This executive is accountable for the planning, execution, and performance of the company's capital program while ensuring the safe operation, regulatory compliance, and long-term integrity of all dams and civil infrastructure. The role provides strategic leadership for project delivery, engineering, dam safety, capital planning, and organizational development. Lead the company's capital projects, civil engineering, and dam safety functions. Develop and execute long-term strategies for capital investment, infrastructure modernization, and asset reliability. Advise the CEO and executive leadership team on capital planning, infrastructure risk, and major Drive continuous improvement in project execution, engineering practices, and organizational performance. Capital Projects Direct execution of the capital portfolio, including major maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. Establish project governance, portfolio prioritization, contracting strategies, risk management, and project controls. Oversee capital forecasting, resource planning, contractor management, and performance metrics. Dam Safety & Civil Engineering Provide executive oversight of the company's Dam Safety Program and civil engineering activities. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FERC requirements, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), risk assessments, and remediation programs. Maintain engineering standards supporting the long-term safety and reliability of hydroelectric assets. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Environmental, Legal, and Asset Management. Present capital program and dam safety updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Support regulatory interactions and external stakeholder engagement. Leadership & Talent Development Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing engineering and project teams. Establish performance expectations and accountability. Develop organizational capability and succession planning. Lead geographically dispersed teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; advanced degree desirable. 15+ years of leadership experience in utilities, power generation, heavy infrastructure, or similar Demonstrated success managing large capital programs and multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Experience in dam safety, hydroelectric assets, or other safety-critical infrastructure preferred. Core Competencies Dam Safety & Civil Engineering Financial & Capital Planning Travel Regular travel to hydroelectric facilities, project sites, and corporate offices. Participation in emergency response activities as required #J-18808-Ljbffr IDC Executive Search / Energy Only