Power Delivery EPC Program Manager

HDR · Spokane, WA · 2 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$167k–$238k/yrFull-time

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Responsibilities

Assume leadership responsibilities for managing 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 each client's specific needs.
Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution.
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 and 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 a 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 program's financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments 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; and (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Professional Engineering License.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
PMI Program Management Professions (PgMP) certification.
CIMA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
AICP Certification.
Experience participating in the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $350 million or more.
Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of consultant and client staff.
Willingness to travel and, if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of consultant and client staff.
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 and, if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily.

Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Pay

(Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Jul 17, 2026