Transportation Program Manager

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We believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

• 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. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address each client’s specific needs.
• 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 and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.
• 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 a 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.
• 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.
• 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; and (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one transportation infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $500 million.
• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public‑private partnership (P3), design‑build‑finance‑operate‑maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC).
• Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client’s site temporarily.
• 15+ years of highway, rail, or grade separation project management experience is…