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While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nWe believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nIn the role of Transportation Program Manager, we'll count on you to:\nAssume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies.\nAdvise 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.\nPlan, 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.\nAnticipate 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.\nDevelop 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.\nDirect 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.\nMonitor the program’s financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses.\nContribute 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.\nPerform other duties as needed\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field. \nProgram management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:\nA 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; \nA 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;\nA 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. \nStrong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members in various locations. \nExcellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting. \nManagement 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). \nFamiliar with the various tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc. \nAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must\nPreferred Qualifications\nCalifornia Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred\n15+ years of highway, rail, or grade separation project management experience is preferred \nExperience leading the consultant or owner program management team of a transportation program(s) with a capital value of $500 million. \nKnowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC). \nWillingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client’s site temporarily.\nWhy HDR\nAt HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. 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