Deputy Construction Management/Field Services Area Leader

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Deputy Construction Management/Field Services Area Leader in Southern California. You will manage contracts, supervise field staff, and lead business development while coordinating multi-discipline teams on rail, highway, marine, and building projects.

You’ll establish client relations, participate in marketing and design meetings, and ensure QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board (PE/P.Eng).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or AICP certifications are acceptable.
• CCM certification (CMAA) preferred for construction management leadership.
• Program management experience: minimum six years, four as PM or similar role.
• Experience delivering two or more programs with total value ≥ $350M; concurrent programs count.
• Strong leadership, cross-location team management and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house and sub-consultant contracts and staff; serve as point person for contract oversight.
• Lead business development for HDR in Southern California construction management and field services.
• Supervise field team activities and maintain client and oversight relationships.
• Direct work on rail, highway, marine and building projects; multi-discipline team coordination.
• Coordinate projects through development, initiation, and close-out phases.
• Maintain multiple projects concurrently and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Engage in client relations, marketing, design, production, and governance meetings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and monitor project performance against budget and schedule.
• Provide oversight of regional projects, staff utilization, and mentoring.

Skills

Professional leadership

Client relationship management

Public/Private contracts knowledge

Reading and interpreting drawings

Scheduling software

Team supervision

PMIS/CMIS tools

Communication to executives

Education

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

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling software

Job description

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they're about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Deputy Construction Management/Field Services Area Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Manage in-house and sub-consultant (testing, surveying, and other technical service providers) contracts and staff and perform as point person for construction contract oversight.
• Business development activities with clients to assist with the growth of the Southern California Construction Management/Field Services program and marketing of HDR services to existing and potential clients and teaming partners.
• With the support from senior HDR staff, this individual will supervise and direct the activities of the field team and maintain healthy relationships with the client and all oversight organizations
• Will work on projects that may include rail grade projects, highway projects, marine projects and buildings among many others.
• Direct and coordinate the work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Support the operations oversight of regional projects and staff including managing utilization of staff, and hiring and mentoring and coaching
• Review and recommend actions to maintain a positive financial outlook for the business class
• Serve as Principal In Charge or Project Manager for various construction management projects
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License
• Caltrans or LA Metro experience, either direct or as a consultant
• The position requires a fundamental understanding of public and private contracts, familiarity with codes and laws governing construction and strong technical skills directly applicable to the type of construction underway
• Willingness to commute to a client's site
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Scheduling software a plus.
• Experience supervising direct reports and managing a team of people, supervisor training a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
• At least one of the following licenses/certifications:
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;
• PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification;
• AICP Certification
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
• Program management experience consistent with the following requirements:
• 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 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