Power Infrastructure Program Lead

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. You will head a diverse team of technical and non-technical professionals and act as a trusted advisor to the client leadership, guiding delivery strategies and governance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and coordination across HDR staff and subconsultants, with travel expected ~25% and a focus on delivering reliable, resilient energy projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver T&D, power generation, renewable energy projects to client-defined outcomes.
• Serve as primary client contact for scope, contracts, and program performance.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, strategic planning, and delivery strategies for power programs.
• Direct and manage HDR staff and subconsultants across engineering, routing and siting, environmental, real estate, communications, and data management.
• Assess staffing needs and secure resources to meet contract scope; monitor QA/QC and team performance.
• Facilitate risk workshops; develop risk management plans with internal risk professionals.
• Develop program management plans, processes, and tools to drive efficiencies and transparency.
• Monitor scope, schedule and budget with project controls; adjust as needed to meet budget.
• Prepare monthly program reports and dashboards for internal and client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business development to identify growth opportunities and support proposals.
• Travel on average 25% of the time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CM/Planning/Sciences/Business Administration

Master’s degree in Engineering/CM/Business Administration or related field

Tools

PMIS (E-Builder, ProCore, Kahua)

Oracle Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. You will head a diverse team of technical and non-technical professionals and act as a trusted advisor to the client leadership, guiding delivery strategies and governance.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and coordination across HDR staff and subconsultants, with travel expected ~25% and a focus on delivering reliable, resilient energy projects.