Transmission Project Manager/ Team Lead

Transmission Project Manager/Team LeadAt 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. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery Professionals in Billings, MT. The primary duties of a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead include managing the execution of all aspects of high voltage electric transmission line projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management. Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e. routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects is preferred, with strong technical experience in design preferred. Duties also include building 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 new and existing clients.Specific duties include:Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activitiesManage and lead transmission projects throughout an entire project life cycleCoordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business developmentLeverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new transmission opportunitiesCoordinate with company recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow a group of transmission professionals based on client and work-sharing needsBuild, develop and supervise a local transmission team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team membersMay also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other servicesLeads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class qualityWorking independently, may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT's, CADD/Designers, and administrative staffPreferred Qualifications:FE license required, PE license strongly preferred4 years of transmission line design experience required; distribution line design experience an added benefit7 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience preferredStrong client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with transmission clients preferredPrevious experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm desiredTrack record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff preferredRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in related field7 years related experienceA minimum of 2 years project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustLocation options: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Helena