Transmission Line Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing and leading transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• Being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the Michigan region.
• Performing client management, project management, staff mentorship, and/or technical support activities.
• Sometimes supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and client relationships in Michigan considered a strong advantage.
• Previous experience managing and supervising staff.
• Distribution line design experience a plus.
• PE license and with the ability to obtain a Michigan PE within 6 months.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject, a plus.
• Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e., routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects with strong technical experience in design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• 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