Power Program Lead: Infrastructure & Renewables

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. The role requires directing a diverse team of technical and non‑technical professionals and serving as a trusted advisor on delivery strategies and governance.

Responsibilities include coordinating scope, schedule, budget, risk, and staffing, and collaborating with HDR staff and subcontractors to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Travel is expected ~25%.

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: minimum 3/5/10 years with capital values noted.
• Experience with leading large, multidisciplinary teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver power/utility projects.
• Serve as primary client contact on scope, contract, performance, and staffing.
• Advise clients on delivery strategies, processes, and governance.
• Direct and manage HDR staff and subcontractors across functions (engineering, controls, routing, environmental, real estate, analytics).
• Develop program management plans and tools to drive efficiency and accountability.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget with project controls; report health and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Strategic planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field

Tools

PMIS (E‑Builder, ProCore, Kahua, Oracle Primavera)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. The role requires directing a diverse team of technical and non‑technical professionals and serving as a trusted advisor on delivery strategies and governance.

Responsibilities include coordinating scope, schedule, budget, risk, and staffing, and collaborating with HDR staff and subcontractors to deliver high‑quality outcomes. Travel is expected ~25%.