HDR
Infrastructure
SouthCentralProgramManagementLead
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“South Central Program Management Lead at HDR. Skills: Program management, Client relationships, Talent development. Assume leadership responsibilities for management of infrastructure programs. Advise clients on technical facets of infrastructure programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver complex programs; Ensure program execution excellence; Strengthen program management capabilities; Meet client expectations; Meet earnings targets; Meet profitability targets
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Issues resolution; Risk mitigation; Decision-making
Willingness to travel, Commute to client site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Engineering, Master's degree in Construction Management, Master's degree in Sciences, Master's degree in Planning, Master's degree in Business Administration, Experience leading consultant program management team, Experience leading owner program management team, Experience with infrastructure program capital value $1 billion
Nice to Have
DBIA certification, Knowledge of P3, Knowledge of DBFOM, Knowledge of EPC
What You'll Do.
Assume leadership responsibilities for management of infrastructure programs
Advise clients on technical facets of infrastructure programs
Advise clients on regulatory facets of infrastructure programs
Advise clients on financial facets of infrastructure programs
Advise clients on community facets of infrastructure programs
Leverage lessons learned from other programs
Apply industry best management practices
Plan all aspects of program execution
Direct all aspects of program execution
Monitor all aspects of program execution
Oversee capital planning
Oversee change management
Oversee commissioning
Oversee communications
Oversee construction management
Oversee document management
Oversee environmental planning
Oversee financial support
Oversee organizational strengthening
Oversee program governance
Oversee project management
Oversee quality management
Oversee regulatory support
Oversee risk management
Oversee strategic planning
Oversee sustainability
Anticipate potential issues
Identify potential risks
Assist client with problem-solving
Assist client with issues resolution
Assist client with risk mitigation
Assist client with decision-making
Provide strategic advice
Provide thought leadership
Deploy required resources
Develop program management plans
Implement program management plans
Develop startup plans
Implement startup plans
Develop business processes
Implement business processes
Emphasize accountability
Direct services provided by multiple program teams
Provide day-to-day leadership on a single mega-project
Promote alignment within the team
Secure required resources
Focus on contract compliance
Monitor team performance
Establish robust QA/QC program
Monitor financial performance of the program
Adjust as necessary to meet targets
Contribute to growth of program management services
Build long-term trusted advisory relationship
Expand services to address client needs
Support pursuit of new program contracts
Mentor staff working on programs
Train staff working on programs
Support practice-wide initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client relationships; Technical teams; Regional leadership; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Client communications; Team communications
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Capital planning, Scheduling, Cost control, Risk management, Quality management, Procurement, Permitting, Planning, Design management, Document management, Environmental planning, Regulatory support, Strategic planning, Sustainability, Resiliency
Full Job Description
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. The Program Management Lead for the South Central U.S. Water Engineering practice is a strategic leader responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary water programs across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. This role serves as a key integrator between clients, technical teams, and regional leadership, ensuring Programs are executed with excellence, consistency, and alignment to client needs and organizational goals. The leader will cultivate high-perf
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