Northwest Transmission Line Project Manager

HDR; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is actively seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing Power Delivery team. You will manage transmission line projects from inception to closeout, potentially across domestic and international sites, and collaborate with design teams to ensure successful execution.

The role requires robust project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor engineers and staff across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Providing project team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
• Overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
• Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
• Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
• Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
• Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Budget and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

PE license preferred

FE license preferred

PMP in lieu of PE

Job description

HDR Engineering is actively seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing Power Delivery team. You will manage transmission line projects from inception to closeout, potentially across domestic and international sites, and collaborate with design teams to ensure successful execution.

The role requires robust project management experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor engineers and staff across multiple offices.