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Principal Program Manager

HDR · San Diego, CA · 2 mo ago
On-siteConsulting$203k–$291k/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. In this role, you will make a difference in our ability to change the world for the better, helping to deliver impactful infrastructure programs in your community and beyond.

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 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, overseeing disciplines such as capital planning, change management, commissioning, communications, construction management, cost control, document management, environmental planning, 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; assist clients with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership.
  • Deploy required resources to address program challenges and unanticipated events.
  • Develop and implement program management plans, startup plans, work plans, business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, align teams, and promote transparency.
  • Direct the services provided by multiple large program teams or provide day-to-day leadership on a single mega-project.
  • Promote team alignment through effective and regular communications; secure resources required to deliver contract-specified services with a focus on 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 metrics; adjust as necessary to meet earnings, profitability targets, and control losses.
  • Contribute to the growth of HDR’s program management services by:
    • Building long-term trusted advisory relationships with clients.
    • Identifying opportunities to expand services for existing clients.
    • Supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities.
    • Mentoring and training staff working on programs.
    • Supporting practice-wide initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • At least one of the following licenses/certifications recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered:
    • Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng).
    • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
    • PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
    • AICP Certification.
    • CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
  • Program management experience consistent with the following:
    • A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager.
    • Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations.
  • Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to client executives and large public audiences.
  • 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 tools used to manage large programs, such as PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, and dashboard analytics.
  • Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
  • DBIA certification.
  • Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one transportation, water, or resources infrastructure program with a capital value of $1 billion.
  • Knowledge of 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
    • Employee assistance program.
    • Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
    • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
    • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
  • Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and support.

Pay

  • California: $203,434.00 to $290,620.00
  • Nevada: $184,940.00 to $264,200.00

Schedule

Part-time, regular employee status.

Locations

Primary location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix. Other locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas.

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