Electrical Distribution Project Manager *

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to lead complex distribution projects. This role involves managing project life cycles, mentoring team members, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and client relations, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in the power delivery sector. If you are ready to take on new challenges and lead projects that shape the future, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management and distribution design.
• Proven track record in client management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage overhead and underground distribution line projects.
• Lead project teams through all phases of project life cycle.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical planning analysis software

Design tools for pole loading analysis

Job description

Electrical Distribution Project Manager - (183872)

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?

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will manage overhead and/or underground distribution line projects. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex distribution line projects.

Your role will encompass the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• Supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams.
• 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.
• Experience with electrical and planning analysis software.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis.
• Experience using CAD software packages for electrical distribution.
• Experience with new business designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Experience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

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 and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

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.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Mar 11, 2025

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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