Senior EHV Transmission Line Project Manager

Senior Extra-High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line Project Manager

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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Senior Extra-High Voltage (EHV) Transmission Line Project Manager to join our growing local and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

You will lead complex linear project 5‑100+ miles in length and up to 765 kV of moderate to difficult complexity. Primary responsibilities include project leadership, client interface, scope and proposal development, team development and assignment, scheduling, change management, financial management, and closeout. Under your direction, a team of engineering managers and discipline leads will deliver quality control, procurement, and construction support.

Specific duties include:

• Overall project management duties including scope, schedule, budget, planning, financial management and controls, earned value, communication, team management, change management, and closeout.
• Understanding and oversight of a project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, and project management in a work breakdown structure format.
• Leadership and coordination of multiple disciplines within linear projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, real estate/right of way acquisition, surveying, geotechnical investigations, engineering, construction management, and potentially other services.
• Project scheduling of all disciplines and coordination with discipline leads and subcontractors to meet project milestones and deliverable dates.
• Directs and oversees technical engineering managers and discipline leaders who lead and oversee the QA/QC process and are committed to delivering world‑class quality.
• Performs client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or similar combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of linear multi‑discipline project management.
• Project scheduling experience utilizing Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or ability to obtain.
• EHV Transmission Line project management experience.
• EHV Transmission Line design experience.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preferred: 10 years related experience.

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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.

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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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more. Expected compensation range varies by skills, experience, education, and geographic location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions.)

Primary

Location:

United States‑Montana‑Billings

Other Locations:
United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte;
United States‑Idaho‑Boise;
United States‑Maine‑Portland;
United States‑Michigan‑Ann Arbor;
United States‑Montana‑Missoula;
United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City;
United States‑New York‑Syracuse;
United States‑Texas‑Dallas;
United States‑Oregon‑Portland;
United States‑Texas‑Houston

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
Feb 19, 2025