Power Program Manager

Overview

HDR Engineering is looking for a Power Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Program Management professionals. The primary duties include planning, developing, executing, and closing out all aspects of Power 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.

This position will support Program Managers in delivery of programs in partnership with clients.

Projects may involve substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, and associated strategic services, including routing/siting, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management. Duties may also include building local teams and/or leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients and engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients.

• Understanding and application of 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 (including earned value), internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for the deliverables of multidisciplinary teams that are part of HDR’s overall scope of work (e.g., project management, engineering, environmental, real estate, GIS).
• Implement program management plan on a project level and report to program leadership on compliance.
• Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
• Direct and manage services provided by the project team comprised of HDR staff and potentially subconsultants in engineering, project controls, environmental, real estate, strategic communication, GIS, data management.
• Organize and lead project meetings regularly with internal and client teams.
• Maintain frequent communication with clients to manage expectations and progress.
• Work closely with the project controls team to monitor scope, schedule and budget performance and adjust as necessary to meet budget and control losses.
• Understand project risks and execute mitigation plans to avoid or reduce risk.
• Collaborate with program leadership and contribute to preparation of monthly program reports.
• Implement the use of PMIS (project management information system) and BI to manage project deliverables.
• Mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more junior staff.
• Represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams; excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture

• Preferred Qualifications
• 3 years of program management experience
• Experience managing projects using PMIS such as E-Builder, Pro Core, Kahua, Oracle, Primavera, etc.
• PMP certification

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations:
United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Posting Date:
Sep 8, 2025

Equal Opportunity

HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.