Highways Program Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in Seattle is seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide leadership for complex programs valued over $200 million. Responsibilities include overseeing project development, managing client relationships, and guiding funding strategies. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of project management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and PMP certification. Familiarity with project management software is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to organizational values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Must have ability to interact with various design teams.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and leadership for complex programs.
• Lead all aspects of project development and delivery.
• Guide grant strategy and support efforts to secure funding.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Communication Skills

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P3

SureTrak

Prolog

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and leadership for programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non‑technical intricacies, working with client and program leadership.
• Lead all aspects of project development and delivery, including guiding alternative delivery projects.
• Advise WSDOT on the technical, regulatory, financial and community facets of complex programs, proactively managing risks and leveraging lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address WSDOT’s needs.
• Inform program public and agency engagement strategy in consultation with Program Management.
• Work in close partnership with program leadership to direct the services provided by program teams comprised of HDR and sub‑consultants staff, promoting alignment within the team through effective and regular communications; managing team performance; overseeing a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations; and monitoring the program’s financial performance against pre‑established financial metrics and adjusting as necessary.
• Coordinate with WSDOT regions, jurisdictional partners, and community groups to align planned and ongoing studies, needs, and priorities.
• Give presentations, provide information to and coordinate with federal, state, and local agency officials, advocacy, and interest groups as well as members of the public.
• Guide grant strategy and support efforts to secure long‑term funding.
• Contribute to the growth of HDR’s program management services by building a long‑term trusted advisory relationship with clients; looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; and mentoring and training staff working on programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more.
• A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more; and/or a minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi‑disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more.
• A license/certification.
• PMP certification.
• Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software preferred.
• Familiar with Prolog software preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Employment Equity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.