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. In the role of a Principal Program Manager, we'll count on you to: Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies Advise 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 the specific needs of each client Plan, 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 Anticipate 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. 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 multiple large program teams or provide day-to-day leadership on a single mega-project 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 financial performance of the program against pre-established financial metrics and adjust as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets, and control losses Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs; Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning,



Business Administration or closely related field Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $1 billion Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification Program management experience consistent with the following

requirements:
A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more, and. Solid 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 collaborative 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

📌 Principal Program Manager (Kingston)
🏢 HDR
📍 Kingston