HDR

Substation Project Manager

HDR$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 7 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum of 2 years in project management
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Commitment to and enthusiasm for an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage Power Delivery projects of varying complexity
  • Coordinate work of engineers and team throughout project life cycle
  • Oversee non-engineering project components such as public involvement and environmental permitting
  • Lead quality assurance and quality control processes
  • Mentor and train junior staff including project managers and engineers
  • Engage in marketing and proposal development efforts for new opportunities
  • Travel as needed for project execution and business development

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects
  • Employee-owned culture fostering participation and engagement
  • Professional development through mentorship
  • Exposure to advanced project management tools and methodologies
  • Potential for career growth and advancement in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of Power Delivery projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget. Experience with substation, system protection/planning, transmission line, distribution line, or associated strategic services aspects of projects is preferred.

Duties also include participating in building local teams and/or leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the region as well as engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients in the region.

In the role of Substation Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

  • Understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques including the following: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, including earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
  • Independently coordinating the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
  • Overseeing non-engineering components of projects, potentially including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
  • Leading the QA/QC process on projects to ensure delivery of world class quality.
  • Providing mentorship and training to junior staff including assistant project managers, project coordinators, CAD technicians, and engineers.
  • Representing HDR in support of marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
  • Some travel may be required for project execution activities as well as potentially marketing/business development activities.


Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with Earned Value Management concepts including:
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    • Physical Percent Complete
    • Earned Vs Planned Value
    • Cost To Complete
    • Estimate At Completion
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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum of 2 years project management experience
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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