Substation Project Manager

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

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead power delivery projects from proposal through closeout.

You will define scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality controls while coordinating engineering teams and managing non‑engineering components such as permitting and construction management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of related experience, including two years in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years in project management.
• Strong interaction with design teams and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage all aspects of power delivery projects from proposal development to closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality controls.
• Apply project management tools and techniques—project life cycle, risk, earned value, communication, team coordination, change, and project closeout.
• Coordinate engineering teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee non‑engineering components such as public involvement, environmental permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, and construction management.
• Lead QA/QC processes to ensure world‑class quality.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, assistants, coordinators, CAD technicians, and engineers.
• Represent HDR in marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Travel may be required for project execution and business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage all aspects of power delivery projects from proposal development to closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality controls.
• Apply project management tools and techniques—project life cycle, risk, earned value, communication, team coordination, change, and project closeout.
• Coordinate engineering teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Oversee non‑engineering components such as public involvement, environmental permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, and construction management.
• Lead QA/QC processes to ensure world‑class quality.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, assistants, coordinators, CAD technicians, and engineers.
• Represent HDR in marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Travel may be required for project execution and business development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Seven years of related experience.
• A minimum of two years of project management experience.
• Strong ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with Earned Value Management concepts including Work Breakdown Structure, Physical Percent Complete, Earned vs Planned Value, Cost To Complete, and Estimate At Completion.

Job Details

Primary Location: United States - Oregon - Portland

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Apr 24, 2026