Senior EHV Transmission Line Project Manager

Senior EHV Transmission Line Project Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Extra-High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. You'll be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in EHV Transmission Line project management, including routing, siting, public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, surveying, geotechnical, engineering, and procurement and construction support, you are ready to undertake a complex and responsible role of leading linear project 5-100+ miles in length and up to 765kV of moderate to difficult complexity.

Primary duties of this role include project leadership, client interface, scope and/or proposal development, team development and assignment, team and client communication, scheduling, change management, financial management, and closeout. Under your direction, a team of engineering managers and/or discipline leads and a project team will be responsible for execution and deliverables, quality control/quality assurance, and procurement and construction support.

Specific duties include:

• Responsible for overall project management duties including scope/schedule/budget, project planning, financial management and controls, earned value, communication, team management, change management, and closeout.
• Understanding and oversight of a project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, and project management in a work breakdown structure format.
• Leadership and coordination of multiple disciplines within linear projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, real estate/right of way acquisition, surveying, geotechnical investigations, engineering, construction management, and potentially other services.
• Project scheduling of all disciplines and coordination with discipline leads and subcontractors to meet project milestones and deliverable dates.
• Directs and oversees technical engineering managers and discipline leaders who lead and oversee the QA/QC process and is committed to delivering world class quality.
• Performs client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or similar combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of linear multi-discipline project management.
• Project scheduling experience utilizing Microsoft Project or P6.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Some travel may be required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or ability to obtain.
• EHV Transmission Line project management experience.
• EHV Transmission Line design experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• 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

HDR is our company. Together, 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. 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Montana: $118,703 - $169,575; New York: $124,950 - $178,500.

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Billings

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Texas-Houston

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Feb 19, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.