Construction Delivery Program Manager

HDR • Fort Lauderdale, FL

11h

About The Position

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.
We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
The Construction Delivery Program Manager functions as the executive head of all construction activities within the GEC structure. This position ensures that all operational functions including field delivery, CEI oversight, quality management, maintenance coordination, and program performance operate under one unified direction. Reporting directly to the GEC Program Director, this role provides leadership to the Deputy Construction Program Manager, who in turn manages corridor operations, PMO activities, and CEI coordination. This position ensures alignment between GEC leadership, FDOT strategic priorities, and field execution. This position defines statewide expectations, drives consistency across all corridors, and maintains accountability for the timely and professional delivery of Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise’s construction portfolio.
In the role of Construction Delivery Program Manager, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
• At least one of the following licenses/certifications: Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;
• PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification;
• AICP Certification
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
• Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: A minimum of six (6) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Program Manager or similar role with equivalent responsibilities and;
• Experience leading as a Program Manager or serving in a similar role on the delivery of two or more programs, each with a capital value of $350 million or more. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $350 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

Nice To Haves

• PE License required
• 15 years experience
• Previous FDOT or Florida Turnpike experience
• Road and bridge construction

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide delivery of the Turnpike Construction & Materials Program in coordination with the GEC Program Director and FDOT leadership.
• Supervise and mentor the Deputy Construction Program Manager, District C&M Engineers, and corridor leadership teams.
• Establish enterprise-level construction priorities, budget strategies, and performance metrics for all corridor and district activities.
• Oversee integration of construction, maintenance, and asset management to ensure operational alignment and consistent execution across Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.
• Direct strategic initiatives for innovation, process improvement, and digital transformation within construction management functions.
• Conduct quarterly leadership reviews and present program performance results to the GEC Program Director and FDOT executives.
• Approve major procedural revisions, organizational changes, and resource allocations within the Construction & Materials program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager