Substation Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Project Manager in Glen Allen, VA to plan and manage small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects, coordinate professional staff, and lead client meetings for compliance and success.

We foster an inclusive employee-owned culture with strong benefits and growth opportunities. The compensation range for this role in Glen Allen is $114,730–$163,900 per year, reflecting experience, education and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Coordinate workload and ensure on-schedule document completion.
• Track project finances and align efforts to the schedule.
• Collaborate with Business/Accounting Manager and Department Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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'

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.

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.

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

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents 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 schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification
• Experience in advancing digital delivery and AI-supported workflows in infrastructure projects
• Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship required.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Glen Allen, VA: $114,730 - $163,900.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Oct 29, 2026