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Operations Program Manager

HDR, Inc.
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
3250 W Commercial Blvd Ste 100 (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is a leader in program management and has an exciting opportunity to be part of a world class program on one of our valued clients extensive transportation program. This role will oversee operational areas of procurement, agency initiatives, technology and data management, customer experience, production interface, quality and risk.


In the role of Operations 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 our client 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 our 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, 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. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership. Deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events
  • 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
  • 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 for QA/QC program to meet client expectations
  • Contribute 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; (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs; and (5) supporting practice-wide initiatives


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field
  • 20 years engineering and management experience
  • Previous experience with FDOT or Florida Turnpike Enterprise
  • Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $500m
  • This position is collocated at our clients' office in the Fort Lauderdale area

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field
  • At least one of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering License, 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. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations
  • Excellent communication skills. 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, 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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale
Other Locations : United States-Florida-West Palm Beach
Industry : Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Construction Services (HDRE)
Job Posting : Mar 18, 2025
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