HDR Engineering is currently seeking multiple Power Distribution Section Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team of overhead and underground line design professionals while managing distribution line projects in the local region 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 the distribution team.
Additionally, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high performing team of professionals and leverage existing staff across the company to deliver projects. You will support business development for new opportunities in the region and support proposal development within the practice. You will support technical training and technical growth of the team and be viewed as the local area subject matter expert in your specialty field.
As a Power Distribution Section Manager your role will encompass the following:
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing supportFunction as Project Manager managing and leading distribution 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.Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sectionsBe involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviewsBe directly involved with various types of clients in marketing and project production.See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systemImplement, monitor and support company policySelecting, building, developing and supervising a local distribution team and providing oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.Manage and develop multidiscipline teamsWork cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production effortsLeading 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 region.Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities.Coordinating with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of distribution professionals.Preferred Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.PE license preferred, PMP is recommended. Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staffCommitted to quality, improvement and HDR valuesAct as client manager and/or project manager for select clients. Experience with data center and renewables projects.Development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOMExperience with electrical and planning analysis software i.e. CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull PlannerExperience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS-CADD, O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole ForemanExperience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution Example, PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS Experience with New Business Designs for Residential, Commercial, and industrial ProjectsExperience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects#LI-LA1
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA 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
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