Mission Critical Due Diligence Program Manager

Mission Critical Due Diligence Program Manager

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress through multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. We are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

• 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.
• Provide project and task management; conduct complex process engineering for both projects and proposals; collect, assimilate, and present data in reports; lead preparation of planning documents, engineering plans and specifications for major land development projects.
• Possess strong oral and written communication and listening skills including good leadership and organizational skills.
• Experienced in developing and implementing client engagement and client management planning, with sector and regional leadership, to define and grow business with industrial key clients.
• Responsible for overall accountability of the program to both clients and internal leadership and project stakeholders.
• Understand, track, and implement strong internal business management skills including proposal/fee development, resource and cost tracking, and QA/QC processes.
• Travel will be required, but likely less than 30% of the time.

• BS degree in discipline related to the position (Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field).
• 10+ years of combined experience in engineering or project management.
• 2+ years of program management.
• 5+ years of project management.
• Significant land development experience.
• Site selection and due diligence experience (project management, engineering, and/or planning).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects that include, at a minimum, civil engineering, entitlements, utility consulting and interconnection, utility design, environmental and local permitting, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Planning & budgeting experience.
• Staff management, mentoring and general leadership skills.
• Strong internal business management skills.
• Program management experience:
• minimum of three years in a deputy role to the Program Manager for a $200M+ program, or
• minimum of five years as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for a $200M+ program, or
• minimum of ten years as a Project Manager directing a multi‑disciplinary team for at least two $50M+ projects.
• 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 large public settings.
• Management experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (design‑build, progressive design‑build or construction management at‑risk).
• Familiarity with tools used to manage large programs: PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

• Experience developing programs.
• Proven track record of program management.
• Proficient with online communication and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Chime, Web Ex, Skype).
• Certified project/program management professional, licensed professional engineer or certified planner strongly desired.
• Current relationships with other due diligence professionals (A/E firms, general contractors, developers, etc).

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Austin, Texas, USA.
• Industry: Building Engineering.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time.
• Employee Status:
  Regular.
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Business Class:
  Program Management.
• Job Posting Date:
  November 7, 2025.
• Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.