Substation Project Manager/Team Lead

2 days ago


Round Rock, Texas, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're a team of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers who are passionate about delivering exceptional results. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to create solutions that make a real difference in the world.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Substation Project Manager/Team Lead to join our team in Texas. As a key member of our Power Delivery practice, you'll be responsible for managing and leading substation projects from start to finish, ensuring they're delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead substation 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.
  • Work independently and/or direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
  • Lead the QA/QC process on projects per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world-class quality.
  • At times, be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
  • Build, develop, and supervise a local substation team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and perform annual performance reviews of team members.
  • Leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world-class services to clients in the Texas region.
  • Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities.
  • Coordinate with HDR's Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of substation professionals.
  • At times, support and engage in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred).
  • PE license and the ability to obtain a Texas PE within 6 months.
  • A minimum of 10 years or experience with 5+ years of substation design experience.
  • Strong client and project management skills.
  • Previous experience managing and supervising staff.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned company.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject, a plus.
  • Ability to effectively understand and apply many of the following project management concepts is strongly preferred: project life cycle, 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.
  • Experience and client relationships in Texas considered a strong advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Master's degree considered a plus.
  • Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred.
  • Experience with transmission, distribution, communication, and system protection and planning projects, as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition considered a plus.
  • Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.


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