West Region Transportation Program Management Services Lead

Overview West Region Transportation Program Management Services Lead role at HDR Responsibilities Support efforts to coordinate and manage quality and best practices used across the program management business class. Work with HDR’s Transportation Program Management Director and other program management team leaders on positioning and delivery of projects while developing long-term tactical plans to best serve the needs of the client and HDR’s Transportation program. Work closely with Area and Market Sector leadership to achieve yearly booking goals and continue growth of program management in the West Region. Work with Regional and Area leadership including Operations, Market Sector, Business Class and Cross Sector leaders to support staffing requirements for top quality project delivery, which may involve worksharing coordination. Internal and external client relationship management. Pursuit and proposal preparation support. Support some programs in Project Director or PIC roles. Target and develop staff for growth opportunities to be future leaders in program management. Collaborate with each Area in the West Region to determine program management priorities, progress, pursuits and support needs for ongoing program management work. Attend Business Class technical leadership meetings. This role does not have staff as direct reports, unless there is a specific need. Serving as a reviewer for the TransPARR process. Preferred Qualifications Experienced in development and management of diverse teams. Works cooperatively with other business class regional leads, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand. 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. 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. Primary Location United States-California-Berkeley Other Locations United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Washington-Bellevue, ... (list omitted for brevity) Industry Highway + Road Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class Program Management Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x Job Posting Dec 2, 2025 Employment Equity At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr