HDR

Transmission Line Project Manager - (185293)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR Michigan, Inc. is currently seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice in Michigan, you will have the opportunity to managing Transmission line projects in Michigan and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take-on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex transmission line projects. Additionally, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high performing team to help execute these projects.

As a Transmission Line Project Manager your role will encompass the following:

• Managing and leading transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the Michigan region.
• Performing client management, project management, staff mentorship, and/or technical support activities.
• At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and client relationships in Michigan considered a strong advantage.
• Previous experience managing and supervising staff.
• Distribution line design experience a plus.
• PE license and with the ability to obtain a Michigan PE within 6 months.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject, a plus.
• Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e., routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects with strong technical experience in design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 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.

Primary Location

: United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Other Locations

: United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids

Industry

: Power

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

: May 12, 2025