As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: 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.

Program

Manager (Water/Wastewater) with a proven track record in the development and delivery of large water/wastewater capital programs. This role will be responsible for the delivery of integrated, technically complex, multi-year, multi-project programs with large capital value, multiple stakeholders and high public visibility. vertical assets , such as existing and planned water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, storage tanks, and pump stations, as well as linear assets , including existing and planned water distribution and transmission mains, force mains, tunnels, sewers, and combined sewer overflow (CSO) systems. Candidates will demonstrate a flexible and effective programmatic approach to management of all aspects of design, procurement, construction admiration and site inspections and lifecycle delivery of large capital programs, supported by HDR’s extensive team of technical and management experts.

Senior Program

Manager responsibilities 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. 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.

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.

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.

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP)



certification. Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: A minimum of six (6) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Program Manager or equivalent.

Experience leading as a Program Manager or serving in a similar role on the delivery of two or more programs, each with a capital value of $350 million or more. Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations. 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 team-oriented delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR). Familiar with the various types of tools used to manage large programs—PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.

Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. 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.

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Industry: Water.

Schedule: Full-time.

Business Class: Utility Management Services. At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

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