Power Program Manager

Power Program Manager

HDR is looking for a Power Project Manager to join our growing, nationally ranked team of Program Management professionals.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

• Understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques including the following: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for the deliverables of multidisciplinary team not limited to project management, engineering, environmental, real estates, GIS, etc. that are part of HDR’s overall scope of work.
• Implement program management plan on a project level and report to program leadership on compliance.
• Lead the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
• Direct and manage services provided by the project team comprised of HDR staff and potentially subconsultants in engineering, project controls, environmental, real estate, strategic communication, GIS, data management.
• Organize and lead project meetings regularly with internal and client’s team.
• Maintain frequent communication with clients to manage expectations and progress.
• Work closely with project controls team to monitor scope, schedule and budget performance of projects against pre-established metrics and adjust as necessary to meet budget and control losses.
• Understand project risks and execute mitigation plan to avoid or reduce risk.
• Collaborate with program leadership and contribute to preparation of monthly program report.
• Implement the use of PMIS (project management information system) and BI to manage project and deliverables.
• Mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more junior staff.
• Represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Some travel for business development and execution may be required.

• 3 years of program management experience.
• Experience managing projects using PMIS such as E-Builder, Pro Core, Kahua, Oracle, Primavera, etc.
• PMP certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. St. Louis Park, MN: $116,458–$166,425.

Primary

Location:

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park.

United States-Wisconsin-Madison.

Full-time.

Regular.

Program Management.

Sep 8, 2025.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.