HDR

Senior Program Manager/Client Manager

HDR$100K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or closely related field
  • Professional Engineering license or equivalent certification (PE, PMP, PgMP, AICP, CCM)
  • At least 6 years of program management experience, 4 years as a PM or equivalent role
  • Experience delivering two or more programs with capital value of $350 million or more
  • Strong leadership with experience managing remote teams
  • Excellent communication skills, including public speaking to client executives

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on multifaceted aspects of infrastructure programs
  • Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs of technical complexity
  • Plan, direct, and monitor execution across various disciplines
  • Identify and mitigate potential implementation issues and risks
  • Develop and implement program management and business process tools
  • Direct services of program teams and ensure contract compliance
  • Monitor financial performance against established metrics

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and development
  • Mentorship and training initiatives
  • Access to industry best practices and lessons learned
  • Dynamic environment with diverse program challenges
  • Long-term client relationship building opportunities
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Program Manager/Client Manager, we'll count on you to: • 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 • Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies • 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 program teams or a single large program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff. 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 • Act as Client Manager (for assigned accounts), which includes maintaining strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the client's organization, trends/drivers, and upcoming opportunities. • Develop and implement client capture plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned. • Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field • Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $500 million • Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field • At least one of the following licenses/certifications: • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; • PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification; • AICP Certification • CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification • Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: • A minimum of six (6) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Program Manager or similar role with equivalent responsibilities and; • Experience leading as a Program Manager or serving in a similar role on the delivery of two or more programs, each with a capital value of $350 million or more. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $350 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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