Senior Electrified Mobility Program Manager

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Thats why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world.

That ideas inspire positive change.

That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.

And that small details yield important realizations.

Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Electric Mobility Program Manager will report directly to Transportation Mobility Electrified Practice Lead.

Theprimary responsibility for this position will be the management of research, planning, and design and implementation of zero-emission projects and other capital project management work related to these projects.

The Project Manager will plan, schedule, coordinate; and otherwise manage project activities; client interaction, providing technical expertise, direct the work of assigned staff; and perform project deliverable quality control.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Plan, schedule, and manage zero-emissions projects.
• Manage professionals to ensure compliance with project scope and agency requirements.
• Review and oversee project planning and design requirements and documents and recommend appropriate modifications and approvals.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to team, clients, and technical personnel.
• Develop project budgets, monitor project expenditures to ensure financial performance.
• Provide technical delivery and task support on projects.
• Represent HDR Electric Mobility Practice as a liaison with internal and external organizations and clients.
• Develop, execute, and support regional business development plans to build the Electric Mobility practice.
• Participate in business development activities including scope development, project approaches, and cost estimates for tasks and proposals.
• On-going education and analysis of industry trends, developments, and innovations.
• Serve as the Project Manager/Program Manager for significant projects or projects of strategic importance.

Anticipated Technical Delivery Project Responsibilities

• Perform zero-emission fleet impact analysis on operations and maintenance.
• Develop operating and maintenance zero emissions policy and procedures.
• Assist in developing operating and maintenance KPI’s.
• Review final technical specifications and design plans and construction documents for bid packages.
• Review engineering design plans, specifications, and cost estimates at different design levels.
• Develop and evaluate technical specifications for vehicles and charging equipment.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Responsible for growth of HDR’s Electrified Mobility practice, particularly within the Central Region.

  Expected Net Fees Booked by year:

  • Year 1: $750k
    – $1.5M
  • Year 2: $1M
    – $2M
  • Year 3: $2-$5M
• Represent HDR nationally at conferences through presentations, panel participation, and committee membership.

  Expected to cultivate relationships with key national electrification clients.

• Will be required to travel to support business development activities and is expected to serve as the primary relationship manager and business development lead for multiple clients simultaneously.

  Travel is expected to be a significant portion of the position encompassing 25%-40% of the overall work schedule.

• Help to coordinate, track, and respond to opportunities.

  Serve as the primary author or opportunity lead.

Workload Expectations 

• Program Management/Project Leadership 65%
• Business Development 25%
• National Engagement/Relationship Development 10%

Qualifications

This position requires the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Previous experience and abilities to manage a project.
• Minimum 10 years in a project leadership role developing integrating new technology, interacting with other engineering specialties (civil, structural, power).
• Must have the ability to mentor and lead more junior engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Background in Transportation Planning & Operations
• Charging experience in Transportation, Automotive or Transit industry
• Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) design, development or deployment experience
• Fuel Cell design, development or deployment experience

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isnt only about who you work for; its also about what you do and how you do it.

Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each others contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same.

We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.