Deputy Construction Department Manager

HDR • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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 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? 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. HDR is seeking a Deputy Construction Department Manager to lead a major Construction Program for our client in Pompano Beach, FL. The vision for this role is to support the client's Construction Program across all workstreams while helping guide the implementation of the recommended program enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field
• At least one of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering License, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
• A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager
• Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more
• Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 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

• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field
• 15 -20 years experience
• Professional Engineer license highly desirable in lieu of other listed certifications
• Experience with FDOT or Florida Turnpike
• Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one transportation 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)

Responsibilities

• Directly support District Construction Engineer (DCE) in administration of Construction Program's mission and vision
• Lead special assignments or strategic tasks from DCE (process improvements, policy development, etc.)
• Support collaboration with the Materials Program
• Support the development and refinement of roles and responsibilities for positions within the Construction Program
• Work closely with the Talent Manager to develop onboarding and training materials specific to program management, project controls, etc.
• Attend recruiting events along with the talent management team
• Participate as a member of the Consultant Talent Board communicating the needs of the Construction Program
• Directly support the Assistant Construction Engineer with the delivery and management of construction projects
• Mentor Program Manager
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination among Program Management Squads
• Develop workflows and processes for core functions
• Assist in the project assignment process
• Manage projects as needed or on a temporary basis while the assigned Program Managers are finishing other assignments
• Assist the Program Controls team with the development and enhancements of PowerBI dashboards, process workflow visualization, etc.
• Support with the metrics and factors to include in the CEI Assessment Matrix

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree