Power Program Manager — Lead Multi-Year Infrastructure

HDR; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Syracuse, NY seeks a Program Manager - Power to lead a multi-year, multi-million dollar program across NY/NJ. You will guide engineering, estimating, scheduling, and construction delivery, collaborating with client executives and HDR teams. You’ll drive governance, QA/QC, risk management, and implement efficient practices while mentoring staff and shaping HDR’s growth in power projects. HDR is an employee-owned firm with a strong commitment to collaboration and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum years of program management experience in senior roles with large capital programs (e.g., 3–10+ years) depending on position.
• Proven leadership, communication, and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multidisciplinary infrastructure program with high technical complexity.
• Direct and monitor all aspects of program execution, strategies, governance, and processes.
• Oversee services by HDR and subconsultant staff; ensure contract compliance and QA/QC.
• Identify risks and assist client with problem solving and timely decisions.
• Develop tools and processes to drive efficiencies, accountability and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to HDR’s program management growth strategy.
• Mentor staff and manage program delivery across teams.
• Perform additional program management duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Public speaking

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling

Cost control

Document management

Risk management

Dashboard analytics

Job description

HDR in Syracuse, NY seeks a Program Manager - Power to lead a multi-year, multi-million dollar program across NY/NJ. You will guide engineering, estimating, scheduling, and construction delivery, collaborating with client executives and HDR teams. You’ll drive governance, QA/QC, risk management, and implement efficient practices while mentoring staff and shaping HDR’s growth in power projects. HDR is an employee-owned firm with a strong commitment to collaboration and impact.