Senior Program Manager

As a Program Manager at HDR, you will have the opportunity to deliver world-class programs that create positive social, economic and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.

Senior Program Manager responsibilities include:

• Develop, lead and deliver large drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater capital program(s) from planning through design and construction to final completion.
• Identify and assess major program risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate.
• Work with clients to implement appropriate program technologies, including Program Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Support client in developing program and project budgets, schedules and delivery strategies.
• Act as liaison between client, HDR and principal stakeholders.
• Support and participate in meetings, including public meetings.
• Implement effective technical and program/project management protocols, including effective program controls
• Exemplify leadership and ability to work with client to implement strategic direction.
• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to subordinate managers, staff and sub-consultants.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices and implement an effective safety and quality oversight program.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the program(s).
• Master's Degree
• A minimum of 15 years’ of related experience in water and wastewater consulting and engineering management, including a minimum 5+ years of experience as Program Manager or Deputy Program Manager.
• Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping stations, collection and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in project management information systems, and tools for project and program scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting; as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track for client/consultant relations experience.
• Proven leader with an interest in developing and mentoring team members with growth mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven ability of leading business development activities, pursuing new clients/projects, and managing project deliveries
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
• At least one of the following licenses/certifications:
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;
• PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification;
• AICP Certification