Southern California Resources Program Manager

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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• In the role of Southern California Resources Program Manager, 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, leveraging 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 a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, 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 the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making; provide strategic advice and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.
• Develop and implement program management plans, startup plans, and work plans, business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.
• Direct the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff; promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communications; secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance; monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
• Monitor the program’s financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary 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, looking for opportunities to expand services for existing clients, supporting pursuit of new contract opportunities, and mentoring/training staff working on programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 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 [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $350 million
• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as…