Capital Program Manager Jobs in Shakopee, MN (NOW HIRING)

 In the role of Senior Program Manager/Client Manager (Alternative Financing), we'll count on you to:

• Advise clients and develop marketing efforts for new clients on the technical, regulatory, financial facets of Alternative Financing Strategies for Infrastructure, specifically with a focus on P3 relationships with the Federal Government.
• Serve as HDR Practice Group Leader / Cross Sector Leader for Long-term infrastructure financing intended to support ongoing major initiatives on Federal Planning (Sec 203) and Cross Sector Resilience.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies
• Advise clients 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 each 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, commissioning/asset onboarding, 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 program teams or a single large program team comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff. 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 and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations
• Monitor the financial performance of the program against pre-established financial metrics and adjust as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets, and control losses
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field
• Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one water/resources  infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $500 million
• Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)

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