Senior Substation Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HDR is seeking a Senior Substation Project Manager in Milwaukee, WI, to lead multi-discipline teams and manage complex projects from inception through close-out. The role emphasizes strong client relations, budgeting, and QA/QC oversight within a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

You will coordinate staffing, monitor budgets and schedules, and mentor less-experienced project managers while collaborating with engineering and design teams to deliver reliable power solutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi-discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (development to close-out).
• Responsible for all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and participate in meetings with marketing, contractual, design and production teams.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project life cycle, ensuring deliverables on schedule.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

Senior Substation Project Manager - ( 196921 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Senior Substation Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables 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 budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

A license/certification

PMP certification

Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software preferred

Familiar with Prolog software preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Other Locations

United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.