Senior Power Program Leader (Transmission & Renewables)

HDR; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution for power client programs. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, and manage scope, schedule, and budget across transmission, distribution, power generation, and renewables.

In this role, you will collaborate with HDR staff and subcontractors, ensure staffing alignment, and drive risk management while delivering on contract commitments. Travel is expected about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Professional Engineers License and/or PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver transmission, distribution, power generation, and renewable energy projects.
• Serve as primary client contact regarding scope, contract management, program performance, and staffing.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, strategic planning, and delivery strategies for power programs.
• Direct and manage HDR services by a program team across engineering, controls, routing, environmental, and data management functions.
• Assess staffing needs and secure resources to meet contract scope and performance metrics.
• Facilitate risk workshops with clients and subcontractors; develop risk management plans.
• Develop and implement program management plans, processes, and tools to drive efficiencies and transparency.
• Collaborate with project controls to monitor scope, schedule, budget and adjust to meet metrics.
• Prepare monthly program reports or dashboards communicating health and progress.
• Collaborate with business development to identify client growth prospects and pursue proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Public speaking

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering / related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / related field

PE License or PMP Certification

Tools

E-Builder

ProCore

Kahua

Oracle Primavera

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead planning and execution for power client programs. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, and manage scope, schedule, and budget across transmission, distribution, power generation, and renewables.

In this role, you will collaborate with HDR staff and subcontractors, ensure staffing alignment, and drive risk management while delivering on contract commitments. Travel is expected about 25% of the time.