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We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

The Delivery Design Manager is responsible for design and engineering activities in support of Program Management Office (PMO) leadership and team members. The role focuses on leading, supporting, and overseeing design and engineering aspects of projects within a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) during pre-construction and construction activities, which may include project cost and scheduling decision activities. The Delivery Design Manager will be a key task leader within the PMO team. The role oversees the transition of a project from the design and estimating phases through to construction, managing timelines, budgets, subcontractors, and field personnel to provide the owner with a final build that meets their expectations and requirements.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Program Manager, owner Project Managers, other PMO team members, third-party design consultants, and contractors to deliver various projects within a CIP
• Support the development of a CIP, including the identification, the timing, and the delivery method of the various projects.
• Support the development of project costs and schedules
• Support the risk assessment process during development of the CIP
• Develop project specific technical documents and design criteria
• Develop and implement design review processes & procedures
• Collaborate with owner and third-party design consultants to develop project scope and fees
• Coordinate and oversee the design of multiple projects within a CIP
• Act as a liaison between the owner and third-party design consultants
• Lead an integrated multidisciplinary team of SMEs
• Coordinate plan reviews by PMO Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Work with PMO Document Control to implement workflows for timely design submittal reviews
• Lead design and engineering meetings, including comment resolution meetings, to drive projects forward
• Address and resolve technical design review comments and issues through independent decision making
• Manage SMEs to maintain PMO scope, schedule, and budget
• Oversee and implement design and engineering quality control procedures
• Coordinate responses to any design issues/questions during construction
• Support the review & analysis of change orders