Principal Construction Program Manager

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, 3^rd Parties, Utilities, and AHJs
• Perform Constructability Reviews and identify innovations / enhancements
• Identify resources, recruiting and training
• Employment compliance and sub-contractor procurement oversight

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