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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is seeking a Program Management Director to lead and build a world-class Program Management service offering within our Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) practice. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for the strategic vision, delivery, and growth of program management services across the Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group.

Initially focused on hyperscale datacenter owners and developers, this leader will scale the practice to include semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and telecommunications. The successful candidate will act as a "program builder," transitioning from a strategic individual contributor to the leader of a global team of program managers, schedulers, and project controls professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

Practice Leadership & Strategic Growth

            Vision & Direction: Drive the overall vision for growth in Program Management services, establishing a strategic plan that includes identifying staffing needs and recruiting a high-performing team.

            Practice Building: Serve as the TMT Program Management Director, evolving the practice from a US-focused strategy into a "global powerhouse."

            Operational Excellence: Implement and refine standardized processes, systems, and metrics to ensure HDR's "gold standard" of delivery across technical, financial, and commercial aspects.

Program Oversight & Client Solutions

            Trusted Advisor: Partner with hyperscale and developer clients to deliver custom frameworks for complex datacenter portfolios, maintaining a deep understanding of their evolving business environments.

            Project Controls: Establish core activities including sophisticated project controls, master scheduling, and commercial risk management.

            High-Level Oversight: Provide oversight on large programs, occasionally acting as the Lead or Principal-in-Charge for strategic pursuits.

Business Development & Collaboration

            Strategic Pursuits: Work closely with Account Leaders and Sector Directors to identify and win new program management work, leveraging HDR's expertise as a key market differentiator.

            Matrix Leadership: Navigate HDR's matrix by collaborating effectively with Market Sector Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, and Operations.

            Mentorship: Actively mentor staff in Program Management and supporting Business Classes (Project Controls, Procurement, etc.).

            Staffing Management: Coordinate staffing on relevant TMT programs and manage staff augmentation strategies to ensure the right expertise is deployed for success.

Preferred Qualifications

            Education: Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

            Experience: 20+ years of experience in program management or A/E consulting, with a strong background in leading large-scale TMT or tech-related projects.

            Sector Expertise: Must have specific experience with datacenters and/or relatable hyperscale tech clients.

            Leadership: Proven track record of building and managing professional teams, mentoring staff, and driving successful project execution metrics.

            Business Development: Demonstrated success in sales, presentations, and negotiating commercial terms while mitigating risk.

            Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

            Travel: Ability to travel significantly (frequently 25-50%) to support program assignments and client needs.

            Professional registration (PE, RA, PMP, or equivalent).

            Experience in global practice scaling. 

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