Senior Transportation Program Manager

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Lead multi-disciplinary transportation infrastructure programs, client liaison, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • program planning
  • risk management
  • team leadership
  • client advisory
  • qa/qc
  • financial monitoring

Tasks

-Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address the specific needs of each client. -Provide strategic advice and thought leadership. -Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution; this may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: -Develop and implement various plans (program management, startup plans, and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency. -Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. -Direct the services provided by multiple program teams or a single large program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff. -Deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events. -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. -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, which are all critical to program success. -Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations. -Contribute to the growth of HDR’s program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs, and (5) supporting practice-wide initiatives. -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.

Requirements

  • pgmp
  • pmp
  • ccm
  • pe
  • pmis
  • leadership

What You Bring

-PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification; -capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications. -program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability, and resiliency. -construction management, cost control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/compliance. -Specific experience with Highways and Bridges -CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification -Local candidates are preferred -Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) -Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills -Experience leading as a Program Manager or serving in a similar role on the delivery of two or more programs, each with a capital value of $350 million or more. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $350 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs.; -Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng); -A minimum of six (6) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Program Manager or similar role with equivalent responsibilities and; -Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting -Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff -PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; -AICP Certification -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field -Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: -At least one of the following licenses/certifications: -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) -Familiar with the various types of tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc. -Willingness to travel regularly -Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Asset Management

Coastal Engineering & Restoration

Commissioning & Operations

Economics & Finance

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Planning & Consulting

Power

Program Management

Project Delivery

Research

Right of Way

Sustainability & Resilience

Transportation

Water Resources

Waste Management

Wastewater and Reuse