Power Program Lead for Transmission & Renewables

HDR; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution for our power sector clients. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership.

The role emphasizes scope management, risk mitigation, and effective communication with executives, while delivering projects on time and within budget. Travel about 25% is expected, and a solid understanding of PMIS tools and scheduling is required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years deputy PM for programs with capital value ≥ $200M, or 5+ years PM/PM controls for programs ≥ $200M, or 10+ years directing multi-disciplinary teams on at least two programs ≥ $50M.
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to present to executives.
• Experience with PMIS/CMIS, risk management, dashboards and large-program tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver transmission, distribution, generation and renewables projects.
• Serve as primary client liaison on scope, contracts, performance, planning and staffing.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, strategic planning, and delivery strategies.
• Manage HDR staff and sub-consultants across engineering, controls, environmental, real estate, and data management.
• Assess staffing needs and secure resources to meet contract scope and budget.
• Facilitate risk workshops and develop risk management plans.
• Develop and implement program management plans and tools to drive efficiency.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget with project controls and adjust as needed.
• Prepare monthly program reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business development to identify growth opportunities.
• Support proposals with project approach, staffing plans, and schedules.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Strategic thinking

Client management

Collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Planning/Sciences/Business Administration

Master’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling software

Cost control tools

Document management systems

Dashboard analytics

Risk management tools

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution for our power sector clients. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership.

The role emphasizes scope management, risk mitigation, and effective communication with executives, while delivering projects on time and within budget. Travel about 25% is expected, and a solid understanding of PMIS tools and scheduling is required to succeed in this role.