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HDR · 9 hours ago

Program Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $188K/yr

5+ years exp

HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Senior Program Manager/Client Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs, advise clients on various program facets, and develop plans to drive efficiencies and accountability.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Program managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsRisk managementFinancial performance monitoringAlternative delivery methodsProject managementTeam alignmentMentoring staffProblem-solvingStrategic adviceCollaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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)

Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily