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About the Role

HDR is seeking a Program Manager (Water/Wastewater) to lead the development and delivery of large water/wastewater capital programs. This role involves managing technically complex, multi-year programs with significant capital value, multiple stakeholders, and high public visibility. The position offers the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and deliver large drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater capital programs from planning through design and construction to final completion.
Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS).
Support clients in developing program and project budgets, schedules, and delivery strategies.
Act as a liaison between client, HDR, and principal stakeholders.
Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings.
Implement effective technical and program/project management protocols, including program controls.
Exemplify leadership and ability to work with clients to implement 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.
Be accountable for the overall financial success and delivery of the program(s).

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of related experience in water and wastewater consulting and engineering management, including a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping stations, collection, and distribution systems.
Proficiency in project management information systems and tools for project and program scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proven track record in client/consultant relations experience.
Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members with a growth mindset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proven ability in leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff.

Skills

Program Management Information Systems (PMIS)
Project management information systems
Project and program scheduling
Scoping
Budgeting
Cost analysis
Resource analysis
Reporting
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client/consultant relations
Business development
Team leadership
Written communication
Verbal communication
Public speaking
Alternative and collaborative delivery methods (DB, PDB, CMAR)
CMIS
Cost control
Document management
Risk management
Asset management
Dashboard analytics

Experience Level

Minimum of 15 years of related experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager
Minimum of six (6) years of program management experience
At least four (4) years as a Program Manager or similar role

Education Level

Master's Degree
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field

About the Company

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility.
As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.
HDR brings together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence.
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.