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?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is providing PM/CM services for the Los Angeles World Airports ATMP Landside Improvements Project. The project will deliver critical improvements to the roadways, streets, and thoroughfares in and around the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) campus. HDR will assist with the management of projects throughout the design, preconstruction, and construction phases, from inception to closeout. HDR is proud to lead a strong team of world-class professionals to sculpt this project that is a key part of the infrastructure transformation ahead of the 2028 Olympics and will serve millions of travelers and Angelenos for decades to come. This role will be instrumental in overseeing the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of critical improvements at LAX, in coordination with top-tier teams, stakeholders, and partners. In the role of Principal Construction Program Manager, we'll count on you to:
- Organize the work and staff of the Construction Team, direct and evaluate performance of subordinate managers, and establish management control systems and performance targets.
- Administer the contract such that all contract requirements (the responsibilities of both SFJV and LAWA) are complied with (including all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements either directly stated in the contract or through reference).
- Attend weekly and monthly meetings with SFJV, LAWA Executives and AHJ's - Project Progress Meetings, Progress / Schedule Review, cGMP, PDT and cost negotiations
- Support Project Controls Team - Scheduling, Risk Management and Estimating
- Review, negotiate and approve construction related change orders - FD, CPNC, CCR, Change Directives, Change Orders, ICE for Changes, Negotiations, Dispute Resolution
- Manage construction phase claims resolution - potential claims records, alternate dispute resolutions, dispute resolution board, mediation, arbitration
- Administration of Permits, Licenses, Agreements or Certifications (PLACs)
- Coordination with SFJV, 3rd Parties, Utilities, and AHJs
- Perform Constructability Reviews and identify innovations / enhancements
- Identify resources, recruiting and training
- Employment compliance and sub-contractor procurement oversight #LI-JF1
Keywords: Principal Construction Program Manager, CCM, PE, Design Build
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Progressive Design Build experience
- Contractor background
- Experience leading construction management efforts for large transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents
- Minimum of 10 years of relatedexperience in highway and bridge projects, transit, rail grade separations, or other transportation-related projects.
- Successful business development trackrecord
- Southern California experience is preferred
- Experience with LAWA
- Experience with City of Los Angeles, Caltrans or similar DOT work
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
- Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
- 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Los Angeles, Irvine, Long Beach: $129,000 - $213,000
Primary Location
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United States-California-Los Angeles
Other Locations
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United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Long Beach
Industry
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Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)
Job Posting
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May 1, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
May 03, 2025