Transmission Line Design Project Manager

HDR Engineering seeks a Transmission Line Project Manager/Team Lead to join the Phoenix Power Delivery program. Responsibilities The primary duties of a Transmission Line Project Manager/Team Lead include managing the execution of all aspects of high voltage electric transmission line projects of all sizes and complexities, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management. Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (routing, permitting, public involvement, right-of-way acquisition) of projects is preferred, with strong technical experience in design preferred. Duties also include supervising and growing a local team and/or leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world‑class services to clients in the region and engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients in the region. In the role of Transmission Line Project Manager, we expect you to: Direct supervision over an existing team of 3-4 engineers and designers with a goal to grow the team. Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities. Manage and lead transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle. Apply basic project management tools and techniques: project life cycle, client goals, contract terms, project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, planning, financial management and controls, earned value, communication, team management, change management, and project closeout. Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development; leverage and develop client relationships to create new transmission opportunities. Coordinate with company recruiting staff to develop a hiring plan and grow a group of transmission professionals. Supervise a local transmission team, oversee workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and perform annual performance reviews. Possibly oversee non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, construction management, and other services. Lead the QA/QC process on projects and commit to delivering world‑class quality. Work independently and possibly direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PMs, Project Engineers, EITs, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. 7 years of related experience. A minimum of 2 years of project management experience. Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture is a must. Preferred Qualifications A license/certification. PMP certification. Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that 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. Compensation ranges from $110,950.00 to $182,275.00, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.