Power Program Manager – Grid & Energy Projects

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution of power infrastructure programs for our clients. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, act as a trusted advisor to the client’s leadership, and ensure delivery strategies and governance align with project goals.

This role emphasizes communication, stakeholder management, and delivering complex contracts including design-build and CMAR. Travel ~25% is expected; HDR values an active, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred: Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration.
• 3+ years program management experience in deputy PM role for programs with capital value >= $200M, or 5+ years PM/Controls with >= $200M, or 10+ years directing multi-disciplinary programs with >= $50M.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage teams across locations.
• Excellent communication; comfortable presenting to executives.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods: DB, PDB, CMAR.
• Familiar with PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, risk management, dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver T&D, power generation, renewable energy projects.
• Serve as primary client contact for scope, contracts, and program performance.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, strategic planning, delivery strategies, and finances.
• Direct and manage HDR staff and subconsultants across engineering, controls, routing/siting, environment, real estate, communications, data management.
• Assess staffing needs and secure resources; establish QA/QC program.
• Facilitate risk workshops and develop risk management plans.
• Develop and implement program management plans, processes, and tools.
• Monitor scope, schedule and budget with project controls; adjust as needed.
• Prepare monthly program reports and dashboards; communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business development to identify growth prospects; support proposals.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

E-Builder

ProCore

Kahua

Oracle Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution of power infrastructure programs for our clients. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, act as a trusted advisor to the client’s leadership, and ensure delivery strategies and governance align with project goals.

This role emphasizes communication, stakeholder management, and delivering complex contracts including design-build and CMAR. Travel ~25% is expected; HDR values an active, collaborative culture.