TMT Program Manager

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures—it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

About the role

HDR is looking for a TMT Program Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission-critical projects, ranging from upfront planning and pre-design activities through detail design, construction support, and commissioning. This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media, and Telecom) practices in the industry.

In addition to managing and delivering projects (the primary focus of this role), the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience, and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand upon HDR’s reputation within these markets. This individual will manage multidisciplinary design teams from project conception to completion, working closely with Regional Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group Managers as well as our global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary tech, media, and telecom (TMT) programs with high technical complexity and non-technical intricacies.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of TMT programs, which are 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, overseeing disciplines including capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, document management, environmental planning/compliance, 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 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, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.
• Direct services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and subconsultant staff; promote alignment through effective communication.
• 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 program’s financial performance against pre-established metrics; make adjustments to meet earnings and 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.
• Align and communicate with operations and market sector planning for resources, goals, and regional growth; conduct periodic check-in meetings.
• Mentor project managers within the program through periodic check-in meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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:
  • 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 multidisciplinary 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 large audiences in public settings.
• Management experience with 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: 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.
• Willingness to travel and, if needed, temporarily commute to a client’s site.
• US citizenship.

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 Professional (PgMP) certification.
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
• AICP Certification.
• Experience participating in the consultant or owner program management team of at least one infrastructure program (transportation/water/resources) with a capital value of $350 million.
• Knowledge of 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 Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of consultant and client staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, 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.
  • 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 belonging.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $152,855 – $218,350, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations

United States: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Philadelphia, PA; Round Rock, TX; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Vienna, VA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Ann Arbor, MI; Pittsburgh, PA; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; San Diego, CA; Arlington, VA; Irvine, CA; Columbus, OH.
Canada: Toronto, ON.