Southern California Alternative Delivery Leader
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?
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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.
In the role of Southern California Alternative Delivery Leader, we'll count on you to:
- Report directly to the Transportation Business Group Manager and be responsible for the effective pursuit and delivery of Alternative Delivery projects.
- Drive the Alternative Delivery project approvals in compliance with HDR Policy and Procedure, the Matrix of Authority, and industry trends.
- Advise HDR leadership on commercial and technical trends in the Alternative Delivery industry.
- Cooperate with all members of the HDR organization to maximize the strengths of the HDR matrix.
- Manage and inform Alternative Delivery Regional Representatives and Resource Manager to provide service to HDR areas seeking to have AD projects properly approved and executed.
- Maintain a collegial and cooperative relationship with HDR legal and risk management representatives to promote sound contracting and operational effectiveness.
- Negotiate teaming agreements, proposal phase design service agreements and design subcontracts with other engineering and construction entities.
- Foster relationships in the AD industry that would elevate HDR’s visibility in the infrastructure and design/build business by actively participating in state and national organizations.
- Engage in continual improvement of methods, implementation, education and best practices that would sustain HDR’s competitive viability in the AD markets.
- Report routinely on TBG Alternative Delivery status.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- PE License preferred.
- An understanding of HDR operations and the viability and function of the “matrix”
- Client relationships with public agencies and other private entities, and have a track record of success in this arena.
- Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
- Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and persuade teams who hold diverse interests.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and foster development of technical capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements:
- A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or;
- A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more, or;
- A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more
- Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members 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 tools used to manage large programs � PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our 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.
