Mission Critical Due Diligence & Planning Program Manager

Description At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

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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 the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the 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 you're 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. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary ResponsibilitiesHDR is looking for a Due Diligence and Planning Program Manager that is experienced with site selection, land development due diligence and master planning and is passionate about working for many of the world’s largest tech companies. The primary duties of this role are to lead a due diligence and planning program with multi-disciplinary teams that deliver site selection, fatal flaw analysis, due diligence, and master planning projects for mission critical datacenters and other large, advanced technology facilities.

The program’s typical projects would be the evaluation and development of a large (100 acre) greenfield campus where time-to-market and schedule are critical. Disciplines this candidate will need to effectively oversee include project managers, planners, utility engineers providing power, natural gas, fiber, water, and wastewater evaluation, site development civil engineers who provide test fits, plan for wet-dry utilities, grading, drainage, and work through the regulatory entitlements proc

In addition to leading the due diligence and planning program, this person will also be expected to manage projects and support our overall client management activities. The ideal candidate should possess and maintain knowledge of regional and national due diligence, site planning and land development market trends as well as a strong understanding of the unique needs of datacenters and advance technology projects.

Specific responsibilities:

Develop and maintain program tools for governance, staff onboarding, forecasting, KPI tracking, resource allocation and hiring.

Develop and maintain program templates, tools, and collaboration sites aimed at creating a consistent and efficient program.

Direct project staff and lead site selection, due diligence and master planning efforts as a program leader and/or project manager.

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