Construction Program Manager

About the role

As a Deputy Construction Program Manager in Nashville, you’ll guide a project team, strengthen client partnerships with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and help deliver projects that define the region’s future.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise and management oversight for the development and construction of various quality construction projects
• Prepare project budgets and schedules
• Take responsibility for personnel matters, workload management, monitoring consultant service contracts and establishing optimum engineering practices to serve the client's project delivery efforts
• Plan, prepare and analyze documents, and manage construction contracts
• Forecast and track fiscal budget and cash flow for total workforce, facilities, vehicles, equipment and other resources necessary to deliver the assigned highway construction projects
• Aid various crafts, disciplines and subcontractors in executing their respective work
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Coordinate and manage survey and layout work in the field
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications: Road and bridge construction experience highly desired; Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) experience preferred; Industry certifications
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field; 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering; Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered; Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software; Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. Our employee-owned culture empowers each of us to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We also offer competitive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.

Skills

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with construction engineering and inspection programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam software