Senior Project Manager

HBK Engineering LLC is a fully licensed professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil environmental structural electrical subsurface utility construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998 we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding accurate services in extremely time-sensitive multilayered environments. That industry-recognized performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers to rural greenfields to limited access July 2020 HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power pipeline and communications industries and employees over 50000 people. Quantas focus on the utility industry and HBKs focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

HBK Engineering is seeking Senior Project Manager for our Underground Transmission team based in Chicago or Philadelphia. This position leads supports and directs teams consisting of project managers engineers designers and field personnel involved in the design modification analysis and constructability of new and existing underground transmission systems including duct bank manhole/vault and cable installations ranging from 69kV to 345kV. This senior management role involves leading teams to identify all project risks and develop mitigation strategies while working on challenging assignments that include investigating troubleshooting and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues. The position requires managing supervising and scheduling execution of programs while monitoring productivity quality financial health and progress with comprehensive oversight responsibilities. Work location: Chicago or Oak Brook IL or Philadelphia or Norristown PA

• Lead support and direct teams consisting of project managers engineers designers and field personnel involved in design modification analysis and constructability of new and existing underground transmission utility systems
• Lead teams to identify all project risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies
• Work on challenging assignments including investigating troubleshooting and solving engineering and construction-related issues
• Prepare review and approve proposals contracts and cost estimates with senior management authority
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily on time and within budget while managing financials and metrics related to projects
• Negotiate revisions changes and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
• Manage supervise and schedule execution of programs with comprehensive oversight
• Monitor productivity quality financial health and progress of programs across multiple projects
• Lead safety initiatives as needed by the organization and ensure program safety compliance
• Report all project and program updates to clients and make recommendations based on professional education and experience
• Manage develop mentor and evaluate resources within the organization
• Train Project Coordinators Senior Project Coordinators and Project Managers in best practices and methodologies
• Travel as required for project needs and client engagement
• Coordinate with area agencies municipalities and governing jurisdictions for project approvals
• Utilize advanced software proficiency in AutoCAD Deltek and SharePoint for project management
• Lead engineering design teams through all phases of project designs with comprehensive oversight

• Bachelors degree from an accredited program
• 10 years of relevant project management experience
• 5 years of experience specifically in underground transmission design (duct bank manhole/vault systems splice design cable ampacity/thermal analysis)
• PMP certification or PE license preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering design teams through all phases of underground transmission projects from proposal through construction support
• Proficient in SharePoint
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience leading and mentoring less experienced staff
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines
• Familiarity with area agencies municipalities and governing jurisdictions
• Contract negotiation and management expertise
• Program management and financial oversight capabilities
• Familiarity with relevant design standards and codes (e.g. IEEE NESC or applicable local utility standards)

• Senior management role leading diverse teams of project managers engineers designers and field personnel
• Leadership responsibility for complex program execution with comprehensive productivity and quality oversight
• Strategic involvement in risk identification and mitigation strategy development
• Authority in preparing reviewing and approving proposals contracts and cost estimates
• Professional development in contract negotiation and client relationship management at senior levels
• Leadership opportunities in training and mentoring Project Coordinators Senior Project Coordinators and Project Managers
• Advanced responsibility for program financial management and metrics oversight
• Safety leadership responsibilities with organizational impact
• Client interface responsibilities at senior management level for program updates and professional recommendations
• Advanced training in AutoCAD Deltek and SharePoint for comprehensive project management
• Clear career progression pathway within senior Project Management Track leadership
• Professional certification support for CAPM/PMP credentials
• Senior management career advancement opportunities within HBK Organization leadership
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision disability and employer paid life addition all full-time roles are also eligible for 401(k) retirement plan with company match paid time off and holidays. Tuition reimbursement and other role specific company paid professional development opportunities are also available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.