Lead Program Manager, Infrastructure & Water Initiatives

HDR; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with high technical complexity. You will advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects, and plan, direct, and monitor program execution across multiple disciplines.

You will anticipate issues, deploy resources, and drive efficiency through robust processes. Travel to client sites may be required, with opportunities across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional licenses/certifications such as PE/P.Eng, PMP, PgMP, AICP, CCM.
• Minimum 10 years in program management with senior leadership experience.
• Experience delivering programs with multi-location teams and large capital values.
• Familiarity with DB, DBFOM, EPC delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with technical complexity.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects.
• Direct planning, execution, and monitoring across disciplines.
• Identify risks, provide strategic solutions, and drive decisions.
• Develop plans, processes, and tools to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Direct large program teams or mega-projects with day-to-day leadership.
• Promote alignment and regular communications within the team.
• Ensure contract compliance and secure required resources.
• Monitor QA/QC and financial performance against targets.
• Support growth of HDR's program management services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Team building

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Sciences/Planning/Business Administration or related field

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

DBIA certification

PE/P.Eng or PMI PMP/PgMP or AICP or CCM certification

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling

Cost control

Document management

Risk management

Dashboard analytics

Job description

HDR seeks a Principal Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with high technical complexity. You will advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects, and plan, direct, and monitor program execution across multiple disciplines.

You will anticipate issues, deploy resources, and drive efficiency through robust processes. Travel to client sites may be required, with opportunities across multiple locations.