HDR

WA Transit Construction Program Manager

HDR • $120K — $145K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) or equivalent
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
  • A minimum of six years in program management, including four years in a lead role
  • Experience with programs valued at $350 million or more
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Effective communication skills for client presentations

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with technical and non-technical complexities
  • Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects of programs
  • Oversee planning and execution across various disciplines such as change management, construction, and quality control
  • Identify potential risks and provide strategic problem-solving guidance
  • Develop and implement program management plans and efficient business processes
  • Direct team efforts for program alignment and contract compliance
  • Monitor financial performance against established metrics

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth and development
  • Regular mentorship and training for staff
  • Engagement in practice-wide initiatives
  • Flexibility for travel to client sites when necessary
  • Working with a diverse range of stakeholders and teams
Full Job Description
In the role of WA Transit Construction 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 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
  • Perform other duties as needed


This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

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
  • Previous bridge construction experience
  • 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, 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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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