Project Manager - Power

HDR; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Power Sector in North Carolina. The successful candidate will manage hydropower-related projects, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and develop client relationships. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, PMP certification preferred, and at least 7 years of experience, including 2 years in project management. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years related experience.
• 3 years of hydropower-related experience.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager for Owner’s Engineer/design projects.
• Monitor schedules and budgets.
• Support marketing leadership in client capture strategies.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Project management

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Engineering degree or similar

Job description

Overview

HDR is seeking a Project Manager to join our Power Sector in North Carolina. The Project Manager will work with the hydropower, power generation, and cross‑sector teams to scope and deliver Owner’s Engineer projects related to turbine‑generator, balance of plant maintenance and upgrades, and dam modifications for utility and non‑utility power clients in the Southeast. This role includes preparing proposals (scope, schedule, and budget) and managing multi‑disciplinary teams. The Project Manager will work with national and regional hydropower and power generation leadership to develop client relationships and provide strategic direction for our clients and programs.

On a day‑to‑day basis, they will be expected to manage projects, monitor schedules and budgets, and coordinate with HDR subject matter experts to execute awarded work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager for Owner’s Engineer/design projects.
• Understand how clients perceive their technical problems and package HDR expertise as solutions.
• Support marketing leadership in crafting client capture plan strategies.
• Work with client development leadership to prioritize business development efforts.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand services to clients.
• Champion a quality culture, especially within production teams.
• Support risk management activities for contract reviews and project deliverables by interfacing with legal and business group leadership.
• Support technical messaging at professional organizations and industry events by delivering presentations on HDR’s capabilities.
• Perform routine and non‑routine tasks on multiple projects, monitor and actively manage budgets and schedules, and identify and manage resources for project execution.

Qualifications

• Preferred: PMP certification
• Engineering degree or similar
• 3 years of hydropower‑related experience
• Ability to drive to project sites
• 10% travel expected
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong attention to detail and client service
• Local candidates are preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture

Our Commitment: HDR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employment equity and comply with applicable equal opportunity laws. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.