Senior Project Manager

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states.

With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way.

In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

HBK Engineering is seeking Senior Project Manager for our Underground Transmission team based in Chicago or Philadelphia. This position leads, supports, and directs teams consisting of project managers, engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing underground transmission systems, including duct bank, manhole/vault, and cable installations ranging from 69kV to 345kV. This senior management role involves leading teams to identify all project risks and develop mitigation strategies while working on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues.

The position requires managing, supervising, and scheduling execution of programs while monitoring productivity, quality, financial health, and progress with comprehensive oversight responsibilities.
Work location:
Chicago or Oak Brook, IL or Philadelphia or Norristown, PA

• Lead, support, and direct teams consisting of project managers, engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing underground transmission utility systems
• Lead teams to identify all project risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies
• Work on challenging assignments including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving engineering and construction-related issues
• Prepare, review, and approve proposals, contracts, and cost estimates with senior management authority
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget while managing financials and metrics related to projects
• Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
• Manage, supervise, and schedule execution of programs with comprehensive oversight
• Monitor productivity, quality, financial health, and progress of programs across multiple projects
• Lead safety initiatives as needed by the organization and ensure program safety compliance
• Report all project and program updates to clients and make recommendations based on professional education and experience
• Manage, develop, mentor, and evaluate resources within the organization
• Train Project Coordinators, Senior Project Coordinators, and Project Managers in best practices and methodologies
• Travel as required for project needs and client engagement
• Coordinate with area agencies, municipalities, and governing jurisdictions for project approvals
• Utilize advanced software proficiency in AutoCAD, Deltek, and SharePoint for project management
• Lead engineering design teams through all phases of project designs with comprehensive oversight

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program
• 10+ years of relevant project management experience
• 5+ years of experience specifically in underground transmission design (duct bank, manhole/vault systems, splice design, cable ampacity/thermal analysis)
• PMP certification, or PE license, preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design teams through all phases of underground transmission projects, from proposal through construction support
• Proficient in Share Point
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced staff
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines
• Familiarity with area agencies, municipalities, and governing…