Senior Program Manager

Overview

Lead and oversee large, complex transportation infrastructure programs from planning to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• program management
• client advisory
• risk mitigation
• cost control
• schedule management
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address the specific needs of each client -Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies -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 -Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve 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, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership. Deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events -Monitor the financial performance of the program against pre-established financial metrics and adjust as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets, and control losses -Develop and implement various plans (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 multiple program teams or a single large 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

Requirements

• pmp
• pgmp
• ccm
• pe
• aicp
• pmis

What You Bring

-Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff -At least one of the following licenses/certifications: -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field -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, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily -CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification -PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; -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) -PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification; -Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. -Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: -AICP Certification -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; -Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $500 million -Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations -Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting -Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field -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.; -Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)

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