HDR · 11 hours ago
Substation Section Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, aiming to make a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Substation Section Manager who will be responsible for managing substation projects, overseeing a team, and establishing client relationships to drive quality and profitability.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing the primary local Power Delivery relationship with a strategic client, including overseeing execution of projects, driving quality and delivery for that client, technical leadership, marketing new opportunities, and profitability to achieve business objectives
Responsible for Project Management and oversight of substation 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
Should understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout
Supervise a small substation team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members
Coordinate with company recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group based on client and worksharing needs
Establish a network of relationships with technical peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources in worksharing opportunities
Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development
Must thoroughly understand and implement the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures
He/she works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more substation APM's, Project Engineers and/or junior design staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
FE, PE license strongly preferred, PMP in lieu of PE
5+ years of substation design experience
2+ years of project management
Experience and client relationships in California preferred
Strong client and project management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Good verbal and written communication skills
Some travel may be required
Preference will be given to candidates local to Southern California
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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