Vertical Program/Construction Services Manager

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Primary Responsibilities

HDR has an excellent opportunity to lead our Vertical Program/Construction Services program in Ohio. The Vertical Program/Construction Services Manager will oversee the delivery of all vertical, civil, water & wastewater construction services for HDR in Ohio. The primary duties of this role include responsibility for Program Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, inspection staff supervision, and quality control. This is a senior level position and a key position to the growth and development of HDR’s Construction Services program in Ohio. The duties of this position include business development, strategic planning, staffing, project financials, training, and QA oversight. In addition, this person will serve as a Program/Construction Manager on projects such as program management and construction engineering. Individual will serve as client manager and work as part of the team in establishing client relations.

In the role of Vertical Program/Construction Services Manager, we’ll count on you to:

Collaborate with key leaders within the Area to develop strategies to support client requirements for providing program/construction services

Develop a plan to expand available resources to be responsive to anticipated program/construction management programs

Develop procedures for executing construction services activities, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team

Administer and manage construction services and inspection activities

Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements

Perform value engineering and constructability reviews

Develop scope, schedule and budget for construction phase services

Coordinate and collaborate with laboratory testing companies to perform required materials testing services

Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract agreements

Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control

Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field

Responsible for subcontractor coordination, scheduling and quality control

Coordinate, expedite and review construction submittals

Control the project budget and schedule for construction services

Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections

Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports

Coordinate local pursuit efforts

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years’ experience working on large, complex vertical projects with strong project/technical management background

Experience in the construction of heavy architectural, civil, water and wastewater projects

Experience with private and public clients

Thorough understanding of construction management standards of practice, and familiarity with construction scheduling processes, materials, means and methods of construction in Ohio including OFCCs Construction & Material Specifications documents

Experience with program/construction management software packages and Microsoft Office, Prolog, Primavera, etc

Business development skills, knowledge of local market, clients, competition, and recognition in the industry is desirable

Professional Engineer (PE) within the State of Ohio or ability to obtain expeditiously

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)

Appropriate construction or design certifications

Experience with estimating software (Timberline), scheduling software (Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (Prolog)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of 10 years experience

Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

Strong communication and listening skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Good leadership and organizational skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all 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.

Our 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule: Full-time