Program Manager - Power

About the role

The Program Manager - Power will be an executive level team member on the front line with the client, program management teams and construction teams to help shape delivery of a multi-year, multi-million dollar alternative delivery program which has the ability to positively impact power generation and delivery across New York / New Jersey.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assume leadership responsibilities for large multidisciplinary infrastructure program with a high-degree of technical complexity.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution.
• Develop and implement strategies, a governance structure, best practices, and business processes aimed at successful program delivery.
• Oversee all services provided by large program consultant team comprised of HDR and subconsultant staff.
• Ensure compliance with all contract terms and secure the resources required to deliver all services specified in the contract scope.
• Maintain a robust QA/QC program to ensure all services provided meet client expectations.
• 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.
• Develop and apply processes and tools to drive efficiencies, control outcomes and promote accountability.
• Build client relationship with the goal of becoming their long-term trusted advisor.
• Contribute to HDR’s program management growth strategy.
• Mentor and train staff while executing the program.
• Perform other program management related duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates.
• Experience working for an A/E/C consulting firm.
• Professional registration, license or certification in NY/NJ.
• 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.

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).
• Familiarity with the various tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.

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We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.