Senior EHV Transmission Line Project Manager

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Extra‑High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

You will be part of a rapidly growing team looking to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in EHV Transmission Line project management—including routing, siting, public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, surveying, geotechnical, engineering, procurement, and construction support—you are ready to undertake a complex, responsible role leading linear projects 5‑100+ miles long and up to 765 kV of moderate to difficult complexity.

Primary duties of this role include project leadership, client interface, scope and/or proposal development, team development and assignment, team and client communication, scheduling, change management, financial management, and closeout. Under your direction, a team of engineering managers and/or discipline leads and a project team will be responsible for execution and deliverables, quality control/quality assurance, and procurement and construction support.

• Responsible for overall project management duties including scope, schedule, budget, project planning, financial management and controls, earned value, communication, team management, change management, and closeout.
• Understanding and oversight of a project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, and project management in a work breakdown structure format.
• Leadership and coordination of multiple disciplines within linear projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, surveying, geotechnical investigations, engineering, construction management, and potentially other services.
• Project scheduling of all disciplines and coordination with discipline leads and subcontractors to meet project milestones and deliverable dates.
• Directs and oversees technical engineering managers and discipline leaders who lead and oversee the QA/QC process and are committed to delivering world‑class quality.
• Performs client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or similar combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of linear multi‑discipline project management.
• Project scheduling experience utilizing Microsoft Project or P6.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Some travel may be required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or ability to obtain.
• EHV Transmission Line project management experience.
• EHV Transmission Line design experience.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Montana: $118,703 - $169,575;
New York: $124,950 - $178,500.

Primary

Location:

United States‑Montana‑Billings. Other Locations:
United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Idaho‑Boise, United States‑Maine‑Portland, United States‑Michigan‑Ann Arbor, United States‑Montana‑Missoula, United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City, United States‑New York‑Syracuse, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑Oregon‑Portland, United States‑Texas‑Houston.