Electrical Project Lead: Transportation SCADA Upgrades

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR Newark is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead delivery of Electrical and SCADA upgrades for heavy movable structures, tunnels and transportation facilities. The role focuses on planning, design support, construction and commissioning with frequent cross‑functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have a PMP certification, strong communication, and at least 7 years of related experience, with a preference for local candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and organization skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development.
• Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SCADA systems experience

Job description

HDR Newark is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead delivery of Electrical and SCADA upgrades for heavy movable structures, tunnels and transportation facilities. The role focuses on planning, design support, construction and commissioning with frequent cross‑functional coordination.

Ideal candidates have a PMP certification, strong communication, and at least 7 years of related experience, with a preference for local candidates.