Senior Electrical Section Manager - Design & Projects

HDR, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Section Manager for the Building Engineering Services group with locations in Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; or Pittsburgh, PA. The role leads the electrical discipline, manages budgets and staffing, and collaborates with other design teams on diverse markets.

You will mentor staff, advance design standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables while coordinating with multiple offices and clients across sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish client relations and participate in marketing and client development activities.
• Manage the technical and operational activities of the electrical discipline.
• Engage design partners early to inform design intent.
• Prepare and review project budgets and scopes for the electrical discipline and monitor financial performance.
• Schedule and coordinate all work within the discipline.
• Establish work priorities and project assignments for staff.
• Monitor scope of work and scope changes.
• Coordinate with electrical discipline managers at other locations to review workload and staffing.
• Perform quality control reviews.
• Serve as a Project Manager occasionally and/or Task Lead when applicable.

Skills

Leadership & organizational skills

Communication & listening

Multi-tasking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration / license

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Section Manager for the Building Engineering Services group with locations in Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; or Pittsburgh, PA. The role leads the electrical discipline, manages budgets and staffing, and collaborates with other design teams on diverse markets.

You will mentor staff, advance design standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables while coordinating with multiple offices and clients across sectors.