HDR · 2 days ago
Transmission Project Manager/ Team Lead
HDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, focusing on creating impactful energy solutions. They are seeking a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead to manage high voltage electric transmission line projects, oversee project execution, and build a local team to deliver services to clients.
Responsibilities
Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities
Manage and lead transmission projects throughout an entire project life cycle
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, earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout
Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development. Leverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new transmission opportunities
Coordinate with company recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow a group of transmission professionals based on client and work-sharing needs
Build, develop and supervise a local transmission team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members
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
Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality
Working independently, may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
FE license required, PE license strongly preferred
4 years of transmission line design experience required distribution line design experience an added benefit
7 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience preferred
Strong client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with transmission clients preferred
Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm desired
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff preferred
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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