Southern California Resources Program Manager

About the role

In the role of Southern California Resources Program Manager, we'll count on you to:

• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies.

Advises clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success.

Leverages lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address each client's specific needs.

Plans, directs, and monitors all aspects of program execution.

Provides strategic advice and thought leadership and deploys the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.

Develops and implements 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.

Directs the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff.

Promotes alignment within the team through effective and regular communications.

Secures the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance.

Makes adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses.

Supports the pursuit of new program contract opportunities.

Mentors and trains staff working on programs.

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.

Preferred 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.
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
• AICP Certification.
• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC).
• 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.