HDR Engineering is currently seeking a
Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
As part of a well-established global Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Substation projects of all sizes and complexities, domestically and potentially abroad. Additionally, you will have the desire to roll up your sleeves and work with the design teams to help execute these projects.
The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout.
As a Substation Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:
- Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
- Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
- Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
- As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
- Leading the QA/QC process per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
- Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
- Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR's Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
- Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
- Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
- FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
- Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Greencard holder) is required.QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7 years related experience
- A minimum 2 years project management experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
