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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Project Manager/Team Lead to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Ann Arbor, MI.

Primary Responsibilities

• The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager/Team Lead include executing and managing all aspects 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. Experience with distribution, transmission line, communication, and system projection and planning projects would be an added benefit.
• Duties include 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.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• The Project Manager should understand basic project management tools and techniques including the following: Power Delivery project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, Work Breakdown Structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, project initiation in HDR systems, Project Management Plans, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout.
• Coordinates with Area leadership for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Coordinates 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 transmission APM's, Project Engineers and/or junior design staff.
• Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• PE license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and client relationships in Michigan considered a strong advantage.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject, a plus.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.
• Master's degree
• PMP certification

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.