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HDR · 2 weeks ago

Deputy Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

City of Washington County, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $208K/yr

15+ years exp

HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering inclusion. They are seeking a Deputy Program Manager for their Water/Wastewater division to oversee the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration among diverse teams.

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Hiring Manager

Meisha Jackson, CIR

Responsibilities

Support the development, leadership and delivery of large drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion

Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate

Work with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Support client in developing program and project budgets, schedules and delivery strategies

Act as primary liaison between client, HDR and principal stakeholders

Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings

Implement effective technical and management leadership and strategic direction

Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants

Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program

Share in the accountability for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s)

Qualification

Water/Wastewater ManagementProgram ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)Civil EngineeringClient RelationsRisk ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership ExperienceTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsMentoring

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

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, and extensive experience in the planning, design and delivery of water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs

Registered Professional Engineer in the U.S.A., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)

15+ years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management, including 5+ years of leadership experience for complex water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs valued >$1B

Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection, and distribution systems

Proficiency in project management systems, and tools for project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proven client/consultant relations experience

Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability of leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries

Preference given to local candidates