Mission Critical Due Diligence & Planning Program Manager

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Due Diligence and Planning Program Manager to lead critical data center site selection and planning projects. With responsibilities such as developing governance tools and managing multidisciplinary project teams, this role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project management and land development.

The position offers a competitive salary range from $150,000 to $200,000, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a company committed to innovation and progress.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering or project management experience.
• 2+ years of program management experience.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team building.
• Excellent writing and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and planning programs for technology facilities.
• Develop and maintain program tools for governance and management.
• Direct project staffs and manage site selection processes.
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Business development

Land development experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Google Drive

Project Management Information Systems

Job description

HDR is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services firm dedicated to powering progress and innovation. The Due Diligence and Planning Program Manager will lead site selection, fatal flaw analysis, due diligence, and master planning projects for mission‑critical data centers and other large, advanced technology facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a due diligence and planning program with cross‑disciplinary teams to deliver site selection, fatal flaw analysis, due diligence, and master planning for technology facilities.
• Develop and maintain program tools for governance, onboarding, forecasting, KPI tracking, resource allocation, and hiring.
• Create program templates, tools, and collaboration sites for consistent program execution.
• Direct project staff and act as program leader and/or project manager for site selection, due diligence, and master planning.
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports; prepare planning documents, engineering plans, and specifications for major land‑development projects.
• Lead client engagement and business‑development strategies for key industrial clients.
• Maintain overall program accountability to clients, internal leadership, and project stakeholders.
• Track and implement business‑management skills including proposal/fee development, resource and cost tracking, and QA/QC processes.
• Travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. degree related to the position.
• 10+ years of combined engineering or project management experience.
• 2+ years of program management experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Significant land‑development experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects including civil engineering, entitlements, utilities, environmental permitting, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Planning and budgeting experience.
• Staff management, mentoring, and general leadership skills.
• Strong internal business‑management skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing programs.
• Proven program‑management track record.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Chime, WebEx, Skype).
• Certified project/program‑management professional, licensed professional engineer, or certified planner is strongly desired.
• Current relationships with due‑diligence professionals (A/E firms, general contractors, developers).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Program‑management experience meeting one of the following criteria:
  • Minimum 3 years as a deputy program manager delivering programs with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more.
  • Minimum 5 years as a project manager or project controls manager delivering programs with a capital value of $200 million or more.
  • Minimum 10 years as a project manager directing multidisciplinary teams for at least two projects with a capital value of $50 million or more.
• Strong leadership skills and experience building cohesive team culture across locations.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting to client executives and large audiences.
• Experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (design‑build, progressive design‑build, construction‑management at‑risk).
• Familiarity with program‑management tools such as PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, and dashboard analytics.
• Commitment to becoming an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary range: $150,000 – $200,000. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Location

Primary: San Antonio, Texas. Additional locations include Phoenix, AZ; Round Rock, TX; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; Walnut Creek, CA; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Denver, CO; Folsom, CA; Pennington, NJ; Sacramento, CA; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Arlington, VA; Irvine, CA; Columbus, OH.

EEO Statement

HDR is an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.