Program Manager

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); Sur place; USD 153 000 - 248 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee ownership

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time away

Résumé du poste

HDR, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure programs from planning through execution. You will advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects, direct HDR and subconsultant teams, and ensure governance, QA/QC, and contract compliance.

This role requires strong leadership across locations and willingness to travel. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's (required) and a Master's (preferred) in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years in deputy Program Manager or 5+ years as Project Manager/Controls Manager for programs with large capital value.
• 10 years of PM leadership for multi-disciplinary projects with significant capital values.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (P3, DBFOM, EPC).
• Familiar with PMO structures and large program tools (PMIS, CMIS, dashboards).
• Willingness to travel and commute to client sites.

Responsabilités

• Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with high technical complexity.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects of programs.
• Plan, direct and monitor program execution across multiple disciplines.
• Identify risks and provide strategic solutions and resource deployment.
• Develop program management plans, startup plans, and governance processes.
• Direct HDR and subconsultant teams and ensure contract alignment and QA/QC.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

PMO experience

Travel willingness

Formation

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

Master's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Sciences/Business Administration

Outils

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling tools

Description du poste

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Program Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address each client's specific needs.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.
• Develop and implement various plans (program management plans, startup plans, and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.
• Direct the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff. Promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communications. Secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance. Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
• Monitor the program's financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses.
• Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; and (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Professional Engineering License
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• PMI Program Management Professions (PgMP) certification
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
• AICP Certification
• Experience participating in the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $350 million
• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)
• Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of consultant and client staff
• Willingness to travel and, if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:
• A minimum of 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;
• A minimum of 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, or;
• A 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 (2) projects, 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.
• Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting
• Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR)
• Familiar with the various tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {California}: $152,845 - $248,125

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-California-Santa Cruz, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Ventura

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Program Management

Job Posting: Oct 12, 2026