Project Manager - Power

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. This role will help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

About the role

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to join our Power Sector in North Carolina. Our ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project management and power industry consulting, along with experience in hydropower projects. The Project Manager will work with the hydropower, power generation, and cross-sector teams to scope and deliver Owner’s Engineer projects related to turbine-generator, balance of plant maintenance and upgrades, and dam modifications for utility and non-utility power clients in the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager for Owner’s Engineer/design projects.
• Possess and maintain an understanding of how clients perceive their technical problems and package HDR expertise as solutions to these problems.
• Prepare proposals (including scope, schedule, and budget) and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage projects and key performance indicators, coordinate and prepare schedules, and resolve problems.
• Work closely with national and regional hydropower and power generation leadership to develop client relationships and provide strategic thinking in future directions for clients and programs.
• Understand and leverage the skill sets of HDR subject matter experts to execute awarded projects.
• Support marketing (client development) leadership in crafting client capture plan strategies.
• Work with client development leadership to prioritize business development efforts.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand services to clients.
• Champion a quality culture, especially within production teams.
• Support risk management activities for contract reviews and project deliverables by directly interfacing with the legal department and business group leadership.
• Support technical messaging at professional organizations and industry events by delivering presentations on HDR’s unique capabilities in the industry.
• Perform routine and non-routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously, monitor and actively manage tight project budgets and schedules, champion projects and pursuits, and identify and manage resources for project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, complete tasks within tight deadlines, and be detail-oriented, organized, and focused on quality and client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Engineering degree or similar.
• 3 years of hydropower-related experience.
• Ability to drive to project sites.
• 10% travel expected.
• Local candidates preferred.

What We Believe

At HDR, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary locations: Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Wilmington, or Asheville, North Carolina. This is a full-time, regular position within the Hydropower Engineering business class.