Transportation Program Management Director

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Program Management Director will drive the strategy for and manage the delivery of Program Management services to support clients in all Market Sectors throughout the Transportation Business Group (TBG). This position will be responsible for providing overall vision and direction for the strategic planning and development of initiatives for the delivery of Program Management services, implementation of Program Management quality control, and overall coordination and growth of Program Management staff. Primary duties will be to:

• Drive the vision for growth in Program Management services.
• Implement and refine our Program Management processes and systems.
• Coordinate staffing on relevant projects/programs for Transportation TBG.
• Provide oversight on large programs, including occasionally acting as the lead or principal in charge.
• Assist and support the strategic and tactical pursuits specific to large programs.
• Serve as the Program Management Business Class Director until such time as the growth of the program demands additional support. Develop and provide mentorship for staff in the Program Management Business Class and other Business Classes and Cross Sectors that support Program Management (Project Controls, Procurement, Commercial Management, etc.).
• Develop the strategic growth plan, identify staffing needs, and actively manage recruiting efforts and identify metrics for determining overall program success.
• Direct efforts to utilize staff and enhance the overall success of Program Management services within HDR.
• Coordinate with Company wide Program Management Director, and Program Management Directors in other Business Groups to optimize strategy, services, quality control and client service.

Qualifications

The candidate must have experience leading and managing large Transportation Programs within any of the current Market Sectors that the Transportation Business Group serves. The candidate must possess and have demonstrated a strong ability as a program builder and mentor to build an industry leading Program Management portfolio. The candidate should have proven ability in business development, presentations, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. This position requires significant travel often beyond more than 50% of the time on a monthly basis, and potentially more, should there be a long-term Program assignment. This position requires good interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with technical as well as non-technical personnel, and work across HDR's matrix with other leaders such as Market Sector Directors and Regional Business Group Directors, as well as company Operations leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management/Science or equivalent. Professional registration or PE License will be considered a plus (preferred).
• 20+ years of experience, with a strong background in leading transportation projects.
• Must have background as a Program Manager on large program delivery projects.
• Experience leading and managing staff in Program Management. Must be comfortable with high travel.
• Be well-versed in managing multiple projects for a variety of clients.
• Have strong leadership skills with respect to multi-tasking, organization, team-building, problem evaluation and solving.
• Have good interpersonal skills to communicate with technical as well as non-technical personnel.
• Have the ability to participate in high level presentations with current clients and potential future clients to present company experience and capabilities.
• This position can be located in any of our US offices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years project management experience working with external clients.
• Understanding of HDR business services and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with interview (fact-finding) experience.
• An active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture is a must.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $230,665 - $383,002; Colorado: $199,210 - $312,076; Connecticut: $230,665 - $312,076; Hawaii: $220,180 - $297,890 ; Illinois: $209,965 - $312,076; Maryland: $220,180 - $297,890; Minnesota: $188,726 - $297,890; Montana: $188,726 - $255,535; Nevada: $209,965 - $283,705; New Jersey: $241,149 - $354,631; New York: $209,965 - $354,631 ; Ohio: $209,965 - $283,705; Rhode Island: $220,180 - $297,890; Washington DC: $251,634 - $340,446 ; British Columbia: $257,593 - $348,508; Washington State: $198,968 - $340,446;

Location

• Primary Location: United States-Alabama-Athens
• Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Berkeley, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Colorado-Englewood, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Missouri-Forsyth, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Sarasota, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Alabama-Montgomery, United States-Missouri-Columbia, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-California-Elk Grove, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-District of Columbia, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Texas-Spring Branch, United States-Florida-Crestview

Industry

• Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Program Management

Job Posting

Jul 2, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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