Mission Critical Due Diligence & Planning Program Manager

Mission Critical Due Diligence & Planning Program Manager - (193462) At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Primary Responsibilities We are looking for a Due Diligence and Planning Program Manager with experience in site selection, land development due diligence, and master planning. The role leads a multi‑disciplinary program delivering site selection, fatal flaw analysis, due diligence, and master planning projects for mission‑critical datacenters and other large technology facilities. Specific Responsibilities Develop and maintain program tools for governance, staff onboarding, forecasting, KPI tracking, resource allocation, and hiring. Develop and maintain program templates, tools, and collaboration sites for consistent and efficient program delivery. Direct project staff and lead site selection, due diligence, and master planning efforts as a program leader and/or project manager. Conduct complex process engineering for projects and proposals, collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, and lead preparation of planning documents, engineering plans, and specifications for major land development projects. Employ strong oral and written communication skills, including leadership and organizational skills. Develop and implement client engagement and client management planning to grow business with industrial key clients. Hold overall accountability of the program to clients, internal leadership, and project stakeholders. Track and implement strong internal business management skills, including proposal/fee development, resource and cost tracking, and QA/QC processes. Travel up to 30%. Preferred Qualifications BS degree related to the position. 10+ years of combined experience in engineering or project management. 2+ years of program management. 5+ years of project management. Significant land development experience. Experience in site selection and due diligence. Experience managing multidisciplinary projects that include civil engineering, entitlements, utility consulting, environmental permitting, and subcontractor management. Excellent writing and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a project team. Staff management and general leadership skills. Strong internal business management skills. Desired Qualifications Proven track record of program management. Proficiency with online communication and collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Chime, WebEx, Skype). Certified project/program management professional, licensed professional engineer or certified planner (highly desired). Current relationships with due diligence professionals (A/E firms, general contractors, developers). Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or closely related field. Program management experience in one of the following: Minimum 3 years of program management as deputy to Program Manager for programs ≥ $200M capital value. Minimum 5 years of program management as Project Manager for programs ≥ $200M capital value. Minimum 10 years of project management directing multi‑disciplinary teams for at least 2 projects each with ≥ $50M capital value. Strong leadership skills building cohesive team culture and managing team members in various locations. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to client executives. Experience implementing projects using collaborative delivery methods (Design‑Build, DB‑P, CMAR). Familiarity with PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics. Commitment to employee‑owned culture. Primary Location United States‑Texas‑San Antonio Other Locations United States‑Arizona‑Phoenix United States‑Texas‑Round Rock United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte United States‑Texas‑Austin United States‑California‑Walnut Creek United States‑Missouri‑Kansas City United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha United States‑Colorado‑Denver United States‑California‑Folsom United States‑New Jersey‑Pennington United States‑California‑Sacramento United States‑Florida‑Orlando United States‑Illinois‑Chicago United States‑California‑Los Angeles United States‑Minnesota‑Minneapolis United States‑Virginia‑Arlington United States‑California‑Irvine United States‑Ohio‑Columbus Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Job Posting May 28, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising