Substation Project Manager

HDR • Glen Allen, VA

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Substation Project Manager to plan and manage small to medium single-discipline projects or large routine projects. The role independently coordinates professional staff and balances team workload throughout project development, establishes client relationships, and participates in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings. The Project Manager participates in reviews with governing agencies for compliance and conducts design-development and contract-document work sessions with other staff.

The role coordinates project workload and ensures documents are completed on schedule, tracks project financials, and adjusts team effort to meet agreed schedules and project parameters. The Project Manager works with the Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager on project reviews, and with company management as needed. HDR describes its Power sector as contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems amid growing energy demands. U.S. citizenship is required due to client contract requirements. Preference is given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic area (Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
• Seven years of related experience.
• At least two years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to actively participate in HDR's employee-owned culture.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to client contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A license or certification.
• PMP certification.
• Experience advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects.
• Preference is given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic area (Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct design-development and contract-document work sessions with other staff.
• Coordinate workload throughout project development and ensure documents are completed on schedule.
• Track project financial aspects and coordinate or adjust team effort to complete work within agreed schedule parameters.
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager on project reviews, and with company management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level