Substation Project Manager

Substation Project Manager

In this critical role, you will manage substation projects from inception through close-out, ensuring the delivery of reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

• Direct and coordinate single or multi‑discipline project teams through all project phases.
• Oversee complex small to medium projects or routine large projects.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Lead work sessions for deliverable development with stakeholders.
• Manage staffing and workload throughout the project life cycle to meet schedule targets.
• Track financial performance, adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule constraints.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and Business leaders for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification.
• EPC experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Seven years of related experience, including at least two years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized in the jurisdiction of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to an employee‑owned culture.

Our comprehensive benefits package 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 is $ – $.

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Location:

United States – Illinois – Chicago
Schedule: Full‑time
Industry: Power
Job Category: Substation Engineering
Employment Type: Regular

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.