Substation Operations Leader & Project Director

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Leader to oversee the production section, drive profitability and quality, and support marketing initiatives.

The role includes staff development, project management, and coordination with other sections to ensure successful delivery of projects. You will work closely with industrial and public clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure proactive planning and evaluation through structured project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Substation Leader to oversee the production section, drive profitability and quality, and support marketing initiatives.

The role includes staff development, project management, and coordination with other sections to ensure successful delivery of projects. You will work closely with industrial and public clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure proactive planning and evaluation through structured project management.