HDR · 2 days ago
Electrical Distribution Project Manager *
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to join their Power Delivery team. The role involves managing overhead and underground distribution line projects, providing technical leadership, and supporting business development efforts.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Michael Bryan
Responsibilities
Managing and leading distribution projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management
Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff
Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality
At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services
Providing project team member oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members
Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the region
Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities
May coordinate with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of distribution professionals
At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
7 years related experience
A minimum of 2 years project management experience
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum 4 years of distribution design experience
Minimum 6 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience
Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients
Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE
Act as client manager and/or project manager for select clients
Development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM
Experience with electrical and planning analysis software, such as: CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull Planner
Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis, such as: O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman
Experience using CAD software packages for electrical distribution, such as: PLS-CADD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS
Experience with new business designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
Experience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
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