Deputy Program Manager - Water​/Wastewater

Deputy Program Manager – Water/Wastewater

Join HDR's Water Business Group to shape how communities manage water for generations to come.

• Support the development, leadership and delivery of large drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion.
• Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate.
• Work with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Support client in developing program and project budgets, schedules and delivery strategies.
• Act as primary liaison between client, HDR and principal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings.
• Implement effective technical and management leadership and strategic direction.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program.
• Share in the accountability for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s).

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or related degree, with extensive experience in the planning, design and delivery of water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the U.S.A., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• 15+ years of related experience in water/wastewater/water resources consulting and engineering management, including 5+ years of leadership experience for complex water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure programs valued >$1B.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in project management systems and tools for project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven client/consultant relations experience.
• Proven leadership with an interest in developing and mentoring team members.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead business development activities, pursue new clients/projects, and manage project deliveries.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more.
• 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 front of a large audience in a public setting.
• Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR).
• 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 of HDR's employee-owned culture.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Compensation ranges depend on skills, experience, education and geographic location: $145,453 - $207,790 in Fulton, MD; $158,676 - $226,680 in Washington, DC.

Primary

Location:

Fulton, MD. Other Locations:
Washington, DC;
Virginia, Vienna.

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.