HDR
Overview
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Deputy Transportation Program Manager
role at
HDR . HDR is seeking a collaborative and relationship-driven
Deputy Transportation Program Manager
to join our team in Pompano Beach and also one in the Orlando area supporting our client, the Florida Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Program. In this role, you will work closely with the Program Manager to guide and support a dynamic team, foster strong partnerships with our client and industry stakeholders, and ensure seamless coordination across multiple projects. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The Deputy Highway Program Manager will mentor staff, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to a positive and productive program environment to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life for communities across Florida.
Responsibilities
Supervise Construction Point Of Contacts, supporting workload planning, staff development, performance monitoring and reporting.
Lead the implementation of a consistent and effective constructability review process.
Serve as a key liaison between the Construction Department and the Program Management Office (PMO), reinforcing program culture and collaboration.
Lead the execution of agency initiatives, programmatic priorities, and construction activities requiring elevated oversight.
Assist the Construction Delivery Program Manager with strategic planning and operational improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field
One of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Program management experience: minimum of ten (10) years, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and experience leading on three or more programs each with a capital value of $500 million or more; experience delivering concurrent programs with total value of $500 million or more qualifies
Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a cohesive team across multiple locations
Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to client executives and large audiences
Experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (design-build, progressive design-build, CMAR)
Familiarity with tools used to manage large programs (PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.)
Experience working within a PMO that includes both consultant and client staff
What We Believe HDR is our company. We value diverse life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering a collaborative culture, trust, and stronger connections to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement across the company.
Locations Primary Location: United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale Other Locations: United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa
Job Details
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, visit HDR’s Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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Join to apply for the
Deputy Transportation Program Manager
role at
HDR . HDR is seeking a collaborative and relationship-driven
Deputy Transportation Program Manager
to join our team in Pompano Beach and also one in the Orlando area supporting our client, the Florida Turnpike Enterprise General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Program. In this role, you will work closely with the Program Manager to guide and support a dynamic team, foster strong partnerships with our client and industry stakeholders, and ensure seamless coordination across multiple projects. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. The Deputy Highway Program Manager will mentor staff, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to a positive and productive program environment to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life for communities across Florida.
Responsibilities
Supervise Construction Point Of Contacts, supporting workload planning, staff development, performance monitoring and reporting.
Lead the implementation of a consistent and effective constructability review process.
Serve as a key liaison between the Construction Department and the Program Management Office (PMO), reinforcing program culture and collaboration.
Lead the execution of agency initiatives, programmatic priorities, and construction activities requiring elevated oversight.
Assist the Construction Delivery Program Manager with strategic planning and operational improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field
One of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP), AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Program management experience: minimum of ten (10) years, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and experience leading on three or more programs each with a capital value of $500 million or more; experience delivering concurrent programs with total value of $500 million or more qualifies
Strong leadership skills and the ability to build a cohesive team across multiple locations
Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to client executives and large audiences
Experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (design-build, progressive design-build, CMAR)
Familiarity with tools used to manage large programs (PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.)
Experience working within a PMO that includes both consultant and client staff
What We Believe HDR is our company. We value diverse life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering a collaborative culture, trust, and stronger connections to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement across the company.
Locations Primary Location: United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale Other Locations: United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa
Job Details
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, visit HDR’s Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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