Power Generation Project Leader

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Generation Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline teams on industrial, IPP, data center and utility projects in the power sector. You will manage scope, schedule, budget and client relationships, delivering reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE license, and 7+ years of project management experience in power/utility environments; MS Office and MS Project proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized in the location of the position.
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, manage schedule + budget, coordinate with engineering disciplines, monitoring and communication of project status, and provide engineering support for detailed design, and Owner’s Engineer projects on both a technical and contractual level.
• Provide daily leadership to the project team and technical staff in completion of project activities.
• Develop the project work plan for the execution of the project.
• Achieve project schedule, quality, and profitability goals. Identify and process scope changes.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination within the project team and with the client such that the project work plan and the client’s expectations on deliverables are understood and aligned.
• Develop and maintain client relations.
• Perform marketing, business development, and consulting activities with existing and new clients.
• Act as proposal manager and assist in the proposal preparation, review of contract terms and conditions, and evaluate risks associated with the services being offered. Develop the scope of work for the project.
• Implement quality control checks per established procedures (e.g., organize and lead routine design reviews and internal quality assurance reviews).
• Conduct negotiations to obtain the client’s approval and perform the contract administration of the change order.
• Provide training and mentoring to project team staff on project management and project consulting issues.
• Routinely report project progress to the Business Group Manager and Operations leaders.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Generation Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline teams on industrial, IPP, data center and utility projects in the power sector. You will manage scope, schedule, budget and client relationships, delivering reliable, sustainable energy solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE license, and 7+ years of project management experience in power/utility environments; MS Office and MS Project proficiency are essential.