HDR · 4 hours ago
Substation Section Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelHDR is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. In the role of Substation Section Manager, you will oversee substation projects, manage project teams, and ensure quality control while fostering a positive work environment.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for Program and/or Project Management and oversight of substation 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
Should understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout
Must be an effective written and verbal communicator
Must maintain a positive working environment for all staff
Supervise substation team leads and staff and provide oversight over workload, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members
Coordinate with company recruiting staff, business class and national leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group based on client and work sharing needs
Establish a network of relationships with technical and leadership peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources with work sharing opportunities
The Substation Section Manager shall develop and maintain a mentorship program for the Substation team members. This shall be developed in conjunction with the System Protection and Studies section and the Transmission section, so cross training opportunities are identified and provided to staff
Coordinate with Area leadership to promote and ensure the work performed in the section meets the corporate and HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and that a culture of quality is maintained in the section
Maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting that aligns with Area and Business Class expectations
Participate in client management, project management and/or technical support activities. This include but is not limited to representing HDR at industry conferences and participating in mid-year and annual budgeting, Business Class working groups, annual strategic development meetings, and Area Power Delivery coordination meetings
Participate in local or national industry associations as a committee member
Increase HDR’s local or national exposure by developing white papers or as a presenter at conference or association meetings
Qualification
Required
Responsible for Program and/or Project Management and oversight of substation 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
Should understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout
Must be an effective written and verbal communicator
Must maintain a positive working environment for all staff
Supervise substation team leads and staff and provide oversight over workload, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members
Coordinate with company recruiting staff, business class and national leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group based on client and work sharing needs
Establish a network of relationships with technical and leadership peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources with work sharing opportunities
The Substation Section Manager shall develop and maintain a mentorship program for the Substation team members
Coordinate with Area leadership to promote and ensure the work performed in the section meets the corporate and HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and that a culture of quality is maintained in the section
Maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting that aligns with Area and Business Class expectations
Participate in client management, project management and/or technical support activities
Participate in local or national industry associations as a committee member
Increase HDR's local or national exposure by developing white papers or as a presenter at conference or association meetings
Preferred
Previous work experience in a senior technical and/or leadership role either with a utility or consulting engineering firm is preferred
Familiarity with various types of substation design layouts
Working knowledge of jobsite electrical hazards and associated safety precautions, including working clearances and personal protective equipment
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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