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About the Role

Principal Project Managers at HDR are top-tier leaders responsible for the largest and most complex infrastructure programs. They are integral to the Transportation Leadership team, influencing program delivery strategies. Join us to shape the future of transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership for managing multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with high technical and non-technical complexity.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects of infrastructure programs.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution across various disciplines.
• Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks, assisting clients with problem-solving and strategic advice.
• Develop and implement program management plans, business processes, and tools to drive efficiency and accountability.
• Direct services provided by multiple large program teams or lead a single mega-project.
• Promote team alignment through effective and regular communications.
• Secure necessary resources for contract compliance.
• Monitor team and financial performance against metrics, adjusting as needed to meet targets.
• Contribute to HDR’s program management growth by building client relationships, expanding services, supporting pursuits, mentoring staff, and supporting practice-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Hold at least one of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager.
• Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more.
• Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building cohesive team culture and managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to executives and large public audiences.
• Management experience with projects/programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods (DB, PDB, CMAR).
• Familiarity with tools for managing large programs (PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics).
• Experience working in an integrated Program Management Office (PMO) with consultant and client staff.

Skills

• Program Management
• Leadership
• Client Advising
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Communication
• Alternative Delivery Methods
• PMIS
• CMIS
• Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Document Management
• Risk Management
• Asset Management
• Dashboard Analytics

Experience Level

• Principal
• Senior Program Manager

Education Level

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

About the Company

• At HDR, 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 believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities.
• HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
• We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges.
• We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
• 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.