Substation Design (PE) Project Manager
About the role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Responsibilities
- Executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management.
- Engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients in the region and may include growing a local team of engineers and technicians to support projects.
- Specific duties of the Substation PM include:
- 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. May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
- Leading the QA/QC process on EPC projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
- Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more transmission APM's, Project Engineers and/or junior design staff.
- Performs client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
- Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience with distribution, transmission line, communication, and system projection and planning projects as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition would be an added benefit.
- Master's degree preferred, PMP certification required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 7 years related experience, a minimum of 2 years project management experience, and Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus).
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Qualifications
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Skills
- Project management tools and techniques.
- Public involvement.
- Environmental permitting.
- Right of way acquisition.
- Construction management.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular