Head of Commercial Project Management

Project Director – Substations – ( 184798 ) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times while maintaining good working relationships. To manage effectively large-scale multidisciplinary teams on substations for mission-critical projects, carry out sales and business development activities actively to support business growth and to ensure projects are delivered technically correct and on time, whilst maintaining the target profit level. Project Management As Project Director, take full responsibility and accountability for project performance (Technical, Programme, and Commercial) for all disciplines that fall under the Lead consultant role. It will be the Project Director who is ultimately accountable to ensure all disciplines falling under the role of Lead Consultant are fully coordinated, technically correct, to the required level of quality, and commercially managed to ensure the project costs and revenue drive the profit targets for the project. Financial Performance Reviews Accountable on a monthly basis for the Project Job Costing Reports. Accountable on a monthly basis for the reported Profit and Sales Figure. Sales Management/Business Development Agree deliverables directly with the Client and any policy decisions. Lead presentation for new projects and coordinate all other disciplines. Project Director for all third party, (non-specialist), disciplines. Carry out all invoicing for all services or disciplines offered on time. Pursue all outstanding sales ledger debtors (60 days maximum target). Progress all sales opportunities. Ensure that all projects deliver the required profit target. Deal with any formal complaints directly. Carry out after sales and Client reviews. Develop sales contacts to expand the marketing base of Practice. Assist in Marketing and Corporate events. Assist other Directors in Sales & Marketing as required. Pursue sales leads generated by Business Development Dept. Manage and control resources on projects. Ensure technical compliance and quality production of all deliverables. Liaise with all team members to ensure that all projects deliver minimum profit target. Post contract completion and end of debtor’s reviews with client. To ensure that all project design responsibilities are effectively undertaken. Assist other Directors in Project Delivery as required. Structure training and succession of the teams to enhance performance and ensure future engineering expertise in Practice. Support the Management Team in running the Practice and assist in Quality Management Systems execution. Support the management of the practice taking on duties as agreed with the Office Principal and Tech Media Telecoms (TMT) Operational Directors. Ensure No Claims are made on PI, ensure all contract documents are diligently checked. Support to other directors in all fields including and not limited to; sales, resource control, problem solving, design advice. Authorize Holiday requests of direct reports. Maintain register and carry out technical audits on projects as required. Ensure Quality Management System ISO 9001 and 14001. BEng, MSc or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or relevant subject. Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765kV preferred. Experience of monitoring contract staff or third-party appointments would be desirable. Skills in project managing ongoing jobs. Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint. The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times. Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software. Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients. Strong leadership and people management skills and experience. Bachelor\’s degree in Engineering ~A minimum of 7 years project management experience ~ MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus) ~ Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills ~ This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Full-time Business Class: Program Management We\’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams. #