Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting

HDR Engineering Project Manager / Routing And Siting Lead

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HDR Engineering is currently seeking Project Managers / Routing and Siting Leads to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Environmental and Power Delivery professionals in our Southwest Region (the states of AZ, CA, NM, NV, and UT).

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Transmission Routing and Siting Project Manager, we'll count on you to :

• Lead renewables and substation siting efforts as well as transmission line routing and siting for projects HDR's Southwest Region.
• The ideal candidate has prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects and is looking for a broader, leadership role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex projects.
• Candidates have the desire and drive to grow a high-performing team to help execute these projects.
• The candidate must have a strong background in environmental and related site development services pertaining to the power industry.
• The position will focus on transmission line routing and siting, primarily in HDR's Southwest Region but also in other Regions as needed.
• The position encompasses a client focus, networking and establishing client relationships, developing leads, and strategic thinking in future directions for both our clients and programs.
• The position requires a person able to visualize, build and direct a strategic program focused on siting and related activities.
• Responsibilities of this position include :
• Acting as a client manager for select clients.
• Leading risk management activities for both contract reviews and project deliverables.
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
• Performing routing / siting studies and analyses and preparing associated reports.
• Preparing and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Providing advice and direction on state filing requirements.
• Preparing state-specific siting applications.
• Preparing state environmental review (e.g. CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental documents.
• Requires extensive public participation, agency coordination, and planning experience.
• Plans and directs medium-to-large planning and environmental projects.
• Prepares (or oversee the preparation of) constraints mapping and required documents.
• Travel on average 20% of the time expected.
• Perform other duties as needed.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform non-routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; contribute to researching and writing concise technical documents; assist with diverse projects and innovate and follow through to completion of all assigned and delegated tasks. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as complete tasks within tight deadlines. Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and a team player with a strong focus on quality and client service.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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