Southern California Resources Program Manager

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Southern California Resources Program Manager to oversee complex infrastructure programs in Irvine, California. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and relevant program management experience, along with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Responsibilities include advising clients, financial oversight, and developing program management plans. HDR promotes a culture of inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field.
• 3-10 years of relevant program or project management experience.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with technical complexity.
• Advise clients on various facets of infrastructure programs.
• Monitor financial performance and program execution.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Program management experience

Project management expertise

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

PMIS

Scheduling tools

Cost control tools

Job description

Overview

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?

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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.

Responsibilities

• In the role of Southern California Resources Program Manager, 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, leveraging 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, 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, assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making; provide strategic advice and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.
• Develop and implement 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 building long-term trusted advisory relationships with clients, looking for opportunities to expand services for existing clients, supporting pursuit of new contract opportunities, and mentoring/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 Professional (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 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

Legal and Company Information

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, visit https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.