Programmer

HDR•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

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? HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to: planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions. Ideal candidates will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state-of-the-art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities.

Requirements

Knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron.
Bachelor's degree in related fields (preferably engineering, architecture, or construction)
A minimum of 5 years experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry
Ability to interact and work alongside daily with various stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to submit and pass a background check
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required
Knowledge of the Unified Facilities Criteria

Nice To Haves

Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron programming experience
Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy
Completion of AFIT training courses WMGT 331, 417 & 423, WENG 400 & 50

Responsibilities

Be responsible for managing the Facility AMP and coordinate project authorizations independently, reflecting a leadership role within the installation planning team.
Lean on your deep technical knowledge of AFI 32-1032 and AFI 32-1023 for planning and programming appropriated fund maintenance, repair, and construction projects for garnering funding from higher headquarters.
Have a deep understanding of the facility programming process to articulate the requirements and benefits of each project to the Air Force as well as any adverse impacts not approving a project may have.
Identify project requirements (define project scopes) to satisfy current and future mission needs.
Provide advice and assistance to the Engineering Flight in writing, coordinating, and processing DOD Form 1391s in support of Facility Sustainment Restoration Modernization (FSRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects.
Manage the development of 1391's, threshold reporting and compliance with AFI's.
Develop rough order of magnitude (ROM) construction cost estimates utilizing government provided software (similar to RS Means).
Be responsible for a wide range of detailed deliverables including justifications, space requirement calculations, site plans, coordination with HHQ authorization tools, and the integration of funding timelines with construction schedules.
Provide advice and assistance in development of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP).
Provide advice and assistance with documenting requirements and acquiring both the authority and resources necessary to accomplish the work.
Provide advice and assistance with obtaining and verifying information to justify and gain Congressional funding approval.
Provide advice and assistance in support of working with Civil Engineering Operations Flight and other USAFA mission partners through asset management to develop requirements.
Provide advice and assistance in support of generating documentation in pre-acquisition efforts for FSRM and MILCON projects.
Provide advice and assistance in support of developing and submitting project lists (e.g., BCAMP, MILCON, Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMC), Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP), etc.).
Perform other duties as needed