Inland Empire Area Transportation Program Manager

HDR • Riverside, CA

3d

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? 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.
To achieve success, the Inland Empire (IE) Area Transportation Program Manager (APM) will work directly with the Transportation business group leadership to develop relationships with target clients, pursue and win new projects and ensure successful project delivery in the Inland Empire. The pursuit of new work will be in a collaborative manner with local market sector leaders, technical service leaders (i.e. business classes and cross sector) and national experts as required. This individual will oversee and direct the activities of the IE Client Development team to create and implement marketing, recruiting and business strategies to drive growth for the region. This role includes leading key pursuits with our internal marketing team, to create and implement a pre-positioning and follow-up strategy through the proposal and interview stage and ultimately overseeing the successful execution of projects. It also includes driving our political advocates, if applicable, as needed to support our success on projects, pursuits and brand recognition. This may include setting up and attending information gathering meetings with clients, making teaming arrangements with partners and small businesses and assembling the best HDR team locally and companywide.
In the role of Area Transportation Program Manager, we'll count on you to: Be responsible for working with the IE business class and cross sector leaders to retain staff through strong recognition, career growth opportunities and a culture of listening turned into action. This includes identifying and mentoring future leaders. On behalf of the TBG Leader, be involved in work planning and ensuring that staff is utilized and projects are properly staffed to avoid long term employee overload or risks to project delivery. Manage various cross sectors in support of the TBG Leader. A strong understanding of the environmental, planning, engineering design, program management and construction management business is required. Be involved in projects as PM or PIC as part of a Seller Doer strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Program management experience consistent with one of the following requirements: A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more, or; A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more, or; A minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more
• Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members 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 tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 15 years of program management, office management, or related experience is preferred with demonstrated performance in developing and fostering client relationship, successfully building teams and executing projects, and staff mentoring and development.
• Program or project management experience in the Inland Empire is strongly preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred.
• Involvement in ACEC, APWA, ASCE, WTS or a like organization that includes industry leaders and client interaction.
• Strong relationships at leadership levels with state, regional and municipal agencies including Caltrans District 8, RCTC, SBCTA, CVAG, SBCOG, Metrolink, and municipalities in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.
• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Being a leader in the office and providing mentoring and guidance to the office staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with target clients, pursue and win new projects and ensure successful project delivery in the Inland Empire.
• Oversee and direct the activities of the IE Client Development team to create and implement marketing, recruiting and business strategies to drive growth for the region.
• Lead key pursuits with our internal marketing team, to create and implement a pre-positioning and follow-up strategy through the proposal and interview stage and ultimately overseeing the successful execution of projects.
• Drive our political advocates, if applicable, as needed to support our success on projects, pursuits and brand recognition.
• Set up and attend information gathering meetings with clients, make teaming arrangements with partners and small businesses and assemble the best HDR team locally and companywide.
• Work with the IE business class and cross sector leaders to retain staff through strong recognition, career growth opportunities and a culture of listening turned into action.
• Identify and mentor future leaders.
• Be involved in work planning and ensuring that staff is utilized and projects are properly staffed to avoid long term employee overload or risks to project delivery.
• Manage various cross sectors in support of the TBG Leader.
• Be involved in projects as PM or PIC as part of a Seller Doer strategy.

Benefits

• 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.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Employee-owners have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

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