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As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\nWatch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nEach and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nWe believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.\nIn the role of Substation Section Manager, we'll count on you to:\nResponsible for Program and/or Project Management and oversight of substation projects of all sizes and complexity,including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project\ncloseout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management.\n\nShould understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract typesand project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls,\nincluding earned value, and project closeout.\n\nMust be an effective written and verbal communicator.\nMust maintain a positive working environment for all staff.\nSupervise substation team leads and staff and provide oversight over workload,training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.\n\n Coordinate with company recruiting staff, business class and national leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow thegroup based on client and work sharing needs.\n\nEstablish a network of relationships with technical and leadership peers in other offices and leverage those relationshipsand resources with work sharing opportunities.\n\nThe Substation Section Manager shall develop and maintain a mentorship program for the Substation team members.This shall be developed in conjunction with the System Protection and Studies section and the Transmission section, so\ncross training opportunities are identified and provided to staff.\n\nCoordinate with Area leadership to promote and ensure the work performed in the section meets the corporate and HDRQuality Management System (QMS) requirements and that a culture of quality is maintained in the section.\n\nMaintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting that aligns with Area and Business Classexpectations.\n\nParticipate in client management, project management and/or technical support activities. 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