Substation Program Manager & Team Leader

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Substation Section Manager to lead program management for diverse substation projects. You will supervise team leads, coordinate hiring, and ensure quality with HDR's QMS.

Requires a BS or equivalent, 10+ years in the field, and strong communication and leadership skills. You will collaborate across offices, mentor staff, and participate in industry events while driving business growth.

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

• Manage substation programs and projects of varying size and complexity, including scope, scheduling, budget, and quality control.
• Apply basic project management tools to align client goals, risk, WBS, and closeout activities.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and maintain a positive staff environment.
• Supervise substation team leads and staff, including workload and performance reviews.
• Coordinate hiring plans with recruiting, leadership, and business class for growth.
• Develop cross-office relationships for work sharing and mentorship.
• Ensure alignment with HDR QMS and foster a quality culture.
• Forecast workload and utilization with Area and Business Class expectations.
• Participate in client management, budgeting, and attendance at industry meetings and conferences.
• Engage in local or national industry associations and contribute white papers or presentations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Substation Section Manager to lead program management for diverse substation projects. You will supervise team leads, coordinate hiring, and ensure quality with HDR's QMS.

Requires a BS or equivalent, 10+ years in the field, and strong communication and leadership skills. You will collaborate across offices, mentor staff, and participate in industry events while driving business growth.