Mission Critical Due Diligence Program Manager

Mission Critical Due Diligence Program Manager

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

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you will help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

HDR is looking for a due diligence and planning program manager experienced with site selection, land development due diligence and master planning for mission‑critical data centers and other large advanced technology facilities. The role leads a multidisciplinary program delivering site selection, fatal flaw analysis, due diligence, and master planning projects for mission‑critical data centers and large advanced technology facilities.

• 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 projects and proposals; assimilate and present data in reports; and lead preparation of planning documents, engineering plans and specifications for design of 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 drive strategies for growing 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.
• Some travel will be required for this position, but it is likely to be less than 30%.

• BS degree in a discipline related to the position
• 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 civil engineering, entitlements, utility consulting and interconnection, 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

• 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)

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