TMT Program Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 152,855 - 218,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a TMT Program Manager to lead complex data center programs from conception to commissioning. You will guide multi-disciplinary design teams, advise clients on technical and regulatory matters, and drive program governance, scheduling, and risk management.

The role requires strong communication and leadership across global stakeholders. You will partner with BES leaders and HDR's global TMT client management team, with travel to client sites and HDR offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field.
• Experience managing programs with multi-disciplinary teams and large capital values.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for client executives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary TMT programs with high technical complexity.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, financial, and community aspects.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution.
• Oversee procurement, governance, scheduling, and risk management.
• Develop plans and tools to drive efficiency, accountability, and transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

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

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

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling

Cost control

Document management

Risk management

Dashboard analytics

Job description

TMT Program Manager

HDR is looking for a TMT Program Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre‑design activities through detail design, construction support and commissioning. This position is an opportunity to join one of the largest, fastest growing, and comprehensive TMT (Tech, Media and Telecom) practices in the industry. In addition to managing and delivering projects, the successful candidate must possess the drive, experience and charisma needed to develop and secure work from a robust global client base and expand HDR's reputation within these markets. The role involves managing multi‑disciplinary design teams from project conception to completion, and requires strong organizational skills and follow‑through. The candidate will work closely with Regional Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group Managers as well as the global TMT client management team. Some travel to client sites or other HDR offices is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary tech media & telecom (TMT) programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non‑technical intricacies.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of tech media & telecom (TMT) 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.
• Oversee a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, 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, issue 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 communication.
• 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 a long‑term trusted advisory relationship with clients; looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; and mentoring and training staff working on programs.
• Align and communicate with operations and market sector planning for resources, goals, and area growth in the region as they relate to the program needs you are supporting with periodic check‑in meetings.
• Align, communicate, and mentor project managers within the program you are supporting with periodic check‑in meetings.
• 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 Profession (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.
• Knowledge 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.
• US Citizen.

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.
  • 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 cumulative capital value of $200 million or more.
  • 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.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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: $152,855 - $218,350.

Location

United States – Colorado – Denver (Primary). Other locations: Arizona – Phoenix, Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, Texas – Round Rock, North Carolina – Charlotte, Texas – Austin, Missouri – Kansas City, Nebraska – Omaha, Virginia – Vienna, Illinois – Chicago, California – Los Angeles, Minnesota – Minneapolis, Michigan – Ann Arbor, Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, Texas – San Antonio, Texas – Dallas, California – San Diego, Virginia – Arlington, California – Irvine, Ohio – Columbus, Canada – Ontario – Toronto, Maryland – Fulton.

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Program Management