Power Program Manager, Grid & Transmission

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager in the United States to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. You will guide multidisciplinary teams across T&D, generation, and renewable projects, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring contract performance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience managing large programs with substantial capital value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Minimum three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or
• Minimum five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more
• Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two programs, each with a capital value of $50 million or more
• Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members in various locations

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver T&D, power generation, renewable energy projects to achieve strategic outcomes defined by clients
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients regarding scope, contract management, program performance, work planning, staffing, etc.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, strategic planning, delivery strategies, financial aspects of power programs
• Direct and manage the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR staff and subconsultants including engineering, project controls, routing and siting, environmental, real estate, strategic communication, data management etc., team based on the size, complexity, and phase of programs
• Assess staffing needs of programs and secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance. Promote team alignment on program mission and monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations
• Facilitate risk workshops with clients and other subcontractors. Work with internal risk professionals to provide qualitative and/or quantitative risk management plans to clients
• Develop and implement program management plans, business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency
• Work closely with project controls team to monitor scope, schedule and budget performance of the program against pre-established metrics and adjust as necessary to meet budget and control losses
• Prepare monthly program report or update dashboard to communicate internally to program team and externally to clients or other stakeholders the health and progress of program
• Collaborate with an internal business development team to identify clients with growth prospects
• Champion program management pursuits and support development of proposals including project approach, staffing plan, fees and schedule
• Travel on average 25% of the time expected.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Client communication

PMIS

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

PMP Certification

Tools

E-Builder

ProCore

Kahua

Oracle Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager in the United States to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs. You will guide multidisciplinary teams across T&D, generation, and renewable projects, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring contract performance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience managing large programs with substantial capital value.