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Substation Section Manager

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage substation project delivery, staff, and growth for HDR's Power Delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

  • operations management
  • talent development
  • client management
  • project oversight
  • resource optimization
  • quality assurance

Tasks

You’ll collaborate closely with local, regional, and national leadership to drive excellence in project execution, client service, and team development. This role is pivotal to the success of HDR’s substation business class and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of power delivery in the region. As Substation Section Manager, you’ll be responsible for the operational and technical leadership of a high-performing production team. You’ll oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, forecasting, and strategic growth—ensuring alignment with HDR’s operating goals and values. Provide technical leadership, client management, and project oversight as needed. -Lead and manage section operations including staffing, workload forecasting, quality assurance, and safety. -Drive recruiting efforts and talent development to grow the section. -Administer performance reviews and support career growth for direct reports. -Partner with marketing and client development teams to pursue new business opportunities. -Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. -Champion a positive and inclusive work environment. -Support project managers through proactive project reviews and mentorship. -Provide technical leadership, client management, and project oversight as needed. -Promote worksharing and resource optimization across teams and geographies.

Requirements

  • communication
  • organization
  • leadership
  • team building
  • power delivery
  • substation

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and organizational abilities. -Strong leadership and teambuilding skills. -Proven experience in power delivery and substation projects.

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Asset Management

Coastal Engineering & Restoration

Commissioning & Operations

Economics & Finance

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Planning & Consulting

Power

Program Management

Project Delivery

Research

Right of Way

Sustainability & Resilience

Transportation

Water Resources

Waste Management

Wastewater and Reuse