HDR

Program Manager - Waste

HDR$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a deputy program management role with a $200M+ portfolio, or 5 years as Project Manager/Controls Manager for projects of the same value, or 10 years of project management experience with $50M+ projects.
  • Proven leadership skills in building cohesive teams across various locations.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking to executives and larger audiences.
  • Management experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (DB, PDB, CMAR).
  • Familiarity with tools for managing large programs (PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, etc.).
  • Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary infrastructure program with technical complexity.
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution, establishing strategies and governance.
  • Oversee services from the program consultant team ensuring compliance with contracts and resource availability.
  • Monitor performance and implement a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
  • Identify potential issues impacting program implementation and support client's problem-solving efforts.
  • Develop processes and tools to drive efficiencies and accountability.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships for long-term collaboration.
  • Contribute to the organization's program management growth strategy.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to drive sustainability in the waste industry.
  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation.
  • Potential for professional development and mentoring of staff.
  • Access to leading-edge tools and methodologies in program management.
Full Job Description
We believe waste is more than management, it's also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you'll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You'll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

The Program Manager will be an executive level team member on the front line with the client, program management teams and construction teams to help shape delivery of the Waste program across New York / New Jersey. You are a seasoned leader with top-notch communication skills. You are comfortable leading multi-disciplinary teams necessary to complete complex projects ranging from engineering, estimating, scheduling, project controls and construction delivery - the entire life cycle.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assume leadership responsibilities for large multidisciplinary infrastructure program with a high-degree of technical complexity.
  • Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve the development and implementation of strategies, a governance structure, best practices, and business processes aimed at successful program delivery.
  • Oversee all services provided by large program consultant team comprised of HDR and subconsultant staff. Ensure compliance with all contract terms and secure the resources required to deliver all services specified in the contract scope.
  • Monitor team performance and establish robust QA/QC program to ensure all services provided meet client expectations.
  • 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.
  • Develop and apply processes and tools to drive efficiencies, control outcomes and promote accountability.
  • Build client relationship
    with the goal of becoming their long-term trusted advisor
  • Contribute to HDR's program management growth strategy.
  • Mentor and train staff while executing the program.
  • Perform other program management related duties as needed
  • Travel when needed across NY/NJ metro area


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preference given to local candidates
  • Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm
  • Professional registration, license or certification in NY/NJ


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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
  • Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or;
  • A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more, or;
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members 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 tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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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