Power Program Manager

HDR · Bellevue, WA · 2 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$165k–$231k/yrFull-time

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation, and leave your mark on our energy future. The Power Program Manager will lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team of technical and non-technical professionals to deliver power infrastructure projects and serve as a trusted advisor to the client’s leadership team, providing guidance on delivery strategies, processes, and tools.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver T&D, power generation, renewable energy, and other projects to achieve strategic outcomes defined by clients.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding scope, contract management, program performance, work planning, and staffing.
Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, strategic planning, delivery strategies, and financial aspects of power programs.
Direct and manage the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR staff and subconsultants, including engineering, project controls, routing and siting, environmental, real estate, strategic communication, and data management.
Assess staffing needs of programs and secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance.
Promote team alignment on program mission and monitor team performance; establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
Facilitate risk workshops with clients and other subcontractors; work with internal risk professionals to provide qualitative and/or quantitative risk management plans to clients.
Develop and implement program management plans, business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.
Work closely with the project controls team to monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance of the program against pre-established metrics and adjust as necessary to meet budget and control losses.
Prepare monthly program reports or update dashboards to communicate internally to the program team and externally to clients or other stakeholders the health and progress of the program.
Collaborate with an internal business development team to identify clients with growth prospects.
Champion program management pursuits and support the development of proposals, including project approach, staffing plan, fees, and schedule.
Travel on average 25% of the time.

Requirements

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).
Familiarity 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 in our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field (preferred).
Professional Engineers License and/or PMP Certification (preferred).
Experience implementing PMIS (Project Management Information System) such as E-Builder, ProCore, Kahua, Oracle Primavera, etc. (preferred).

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
A retirement savings plan with employer match.
Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The pay range for this position (based on experience and location) is $165,200 - $230,725.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.

Locations

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations:

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
United States-Washington-Bellevue
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls
United States-California-Long Beach
United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
United States-North Carolina-Wilmington
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-Oregon-Salem
United States-Florida-Pensacola
United States-New York-White Plains
United States-California-Irvine
United States-Missouri-Columbia
United States-Wisconsin-Madison
United States-California-San Francisco
United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
United States-New York-Albany
United States-California-Folsom
United States-Oregon-Portland
United States-Florida-Orlando
United States-Colorado-Durango
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-Washington-Seattle
United States-New York-Syracuse
United States-Washington-Spokane
United States-California-San Diego
United States-Colorado-Englewood
United States-Washington-Pasco
United States-Nebraska-Lincoln
United States-Florida-Miami
United States-Colorado-Denver
United States-Oregon-Bend
United States-New Jersey-Pennington
United States-California-Sacramento
United States-Missouri-St Louis
United States-New York-New York
United States-New York-Purchase
United States-Arizona-Tucson
United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem
United States-Washington-Olympia
United States-Washington-Vancouver
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
United States-Hawaii-Honolulu
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
United States-Washington-Everett
United States-California-Oakland
United States-California-Walnut Creek
United States-North Dakota-Fargo
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
United States-Florida-Jacksonville
United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
United States-California-Los Angeles
United States-North Carolina-Raleigh
United States-Florida-Tampa
United States-Florida-West Palm Beach