NC Area Substation Program Manager

NC Area Substation Program Manager - ( 191083 )

At 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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 is looking for a dynamic and experienced Substation Program Manager to lead and grow our nationally ranked Power Delivery team in North Carolina. This role is focused on project management, proposal development, and operational excellence within the Substation discipline. As a key member of our NC Power Delivery team, the NC Area Substation Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Implementing QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinating staffing and workload to ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Tracking financial aspects of projects and coordinating and adjusting work effort with the project team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule.

• Partnering with marketing to manage the proposal process and act as pursuit champion.
• Interfacing with discipline leads to build estimate and fee.
• Interfacing with discipline leads to clearly understand all technical risks.
• Interfacing with commercial management to clearly understand all commercial and contractual risks.

Supporting regional and national growth strategies by identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and aligning team capabilities with business objectives. This will include creating annual area substation vision statements that aligns team goals with overall company goals to include resource growth, bookings, revenue, and profit targets.

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients in the area. Understanding client goals and translating them into effective execution strategies that deliver value and build long‑term partnerships.

Working with the national leaders to guide the direction of the substation program, promoting continuous improvement, and supporting the development of specialized expertise.

Working with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world‑class solutions. This role requires a self‑motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of substation project management, and the ability to manage teams and projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s substation practice in North Carolina area and beyond.

• PMP certification
• Scheduling software:
  Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheets
• Project Management experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of P&C design and knowledge of IEEE ANSI, and other applicable design standards
• Ability to travel, less than 20%
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Local…