HDR

Program Manager Principal

HDR$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum ten years of program management experience, with at least four years as a Senior Program Manager.
  • Experience in delivering programs with a capital value of at least $500 million.
  • Strong leadership skills, capable of managing a geographically diverse team.
  • Excellent communication skills, proficient in presenting to executives and large audiences.
  • Management experience utilizing alternative and collaborative project delivery methods like design-build and CMAR.
  • Familiarity with program management tools such as PMIS and cost control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with technical and non-technical complexity.
  • Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects of infrastructure programs.
  • Oversee execution of program plans across various disciplines, ensuring comprehensive management.
  • Proactively identify risks and assist clients with problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and implement plans and tools to enhance efficiency and accountability across teams.
  • Direct service provisions for large program teams or manage day-to-day operations on mega-projects.
  • Monitor financial performance against metrics and adapt to achieve profitability targets.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to build a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients.
  • Engagement in mentoring and training staff to develop program management capabilities.
  • Chance to contribute to the growth and expansion of HDR's program management services.
  • Involvement in practice-wide initiatives promoting team development and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing professional development in project management practices.
Full Job Description
In the role of a Principal Program Manager, we'll count on you to: • Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies • Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address the specific needs of each client • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability and resiliency • Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership. Deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events • Develop and implement various plans (program management plans, startup plans and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency • Direct the services provided by multiple large program teams or provide day-to-day leadership on a single mega-project • Promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communications. • Secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance • Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations • Monitor the financial performance of the program against pre-established financial metrics and adjust as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets, and control losses • Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs; and (5) supporting practice-wide initiatives Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field • DBIA certification • Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $1 billion • Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) • Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field • At least one of the following licenses/certifications recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification • Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more, and. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs • Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations • Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting • Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR) • Familiar with the various types of tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc. • Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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