Transmission Line Project Manager

Transmission Line Project Manager - (189047)

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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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Project Manager/Team Lead to join our Phoenix Power Delivery program.

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 complexity, 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 (i.e. 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’ll count on you to:

• Direct supervision over 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 an entire project life cycle.
• Apply basic project management tools and techniques including: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development; leverage and/or develop client relationships to create new transmission opportunities.
• Coordinate with company recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow a group of transmission professionals based on client and work‑sharing needs.
• Supervise a local transmission team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and conduct annual performance reviews of team members.
• May also 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 may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PMs, Project Engineers, EITs, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.

• A license/certification
• PMP certification

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams, excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture

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