Substation Team Lead/ Project Manager

Substation Team Lead/ Project Manager

at HDR Architecture Inc in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Team Lead / Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary role of a Substation Team Lead / Project Manager includes managing all aspects of substation engineering 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. You will also be supervising and growing a local team of engineers and technicians to support projects and engaging in business development activities to support existing and new clients in the region.

Primary Responsibilities

As Substation Team Lead / Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Be responsible for establishing the Power Delivery relationship with one or more local, key clients. This includes overseeing project execution, driving quality and delivery for that client, technical leadership, marketing new opportunities, and profitability to achieve business objectives.

Supervise and continue to grow a local substation team of engineers and designers and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.

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.

Collaborate with substation team members across the region and nationally and balance staff workload, quality, utilization, team morale, and training.

Establish a network of relationships with technical peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources in work-sharing 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.

May also be responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.

Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, Engineers in Training, and/or junior design staff.

Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities.

Represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain is desired.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

Existing familiarity with Idaho based utilities is desired.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

A minimum of 7 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... For full info follow application link.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Job Posting: 2387341

Posted On: Jun 05, 2025

Updated On: Jun 05, 2025