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Marketing Assistant
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- $52,900 to $54,300 CAD / year
- Full-time
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HDR

Principal Program Manager

Burlington, ON, Canada
Kingston, ON, Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of a Principal Program Manager, we'll count on you to:

Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies
Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of infrastructure programs, which are all critical to program success. Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address the specific needs of each client
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of program execution. This may involve overseeing a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, construction management, cost control/estimating, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability and resiliency
Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem-solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making. Provide strategic advice and thought leadership. Deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events
Develop and implement various plans (program management plans, startup plans and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency
Direct the services provided by multiple large program teams or provide day-to-day leadership on a single mega-project
Promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communications.
Secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance
Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations
Monitor the financial performance of the program against pre-established financial metrics and adjust as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets, and control losses
Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs; and (5) supporting practice-wide initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field
Experience leading the consultant or owner program management team of at least one [transportation/water/resources] infrastructure program(s) with a capital value of $1 billion
Knowledgeable of other alternative delivery/contract models, such as public-private partnership (P3), design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM), and engineering procurement construction (EPC)
Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily

Keywords: Water, Wastewater, Project Manager, Program Manager, Construction Manager, Pump Station, Pipeline, Treatment, Stormwater, Environmental, Utilities, Design, *LI-KY1

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or a closely related field
At least one of the following licenses/certifications recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered: Professional Engineering License (PE or P.Eng), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
Program management experience consistent with the following requirements: A minimum of ten (10) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Senior Program Manager, and Experience leading as a Senior Program Manager or serving in a similar role on delivery of three or more programs, each with a capital value of $500 million or more, and. Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $500 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs
Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations
Excellent communication skills. Comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting
Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR)
Familiar with the various types of tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff

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.

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Responsibilities

The Principal Program Manager will lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs, overseeing all aspects of execution from planning to delivery. They will provide strategic advice to clients, manage program risks, and ensure financial and operational success while fostering team alignment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least ten years of program management experience, including senior-level roles on large-scale infrastructure projects. A professional license or certification such as PE, PMP, PgMP, AICP, or CCM is required.

Skills

Program management
Infrastructure planning
Strategic leadership
Risk management
Financial performance monitoring
Stakeholder communication
Contract compliance
Quality assurance
Capital planning
Change management
Construction management
Regulatory compliance
Procurement
Team leadership
Business development
Mentoring

Benefits

Employee ownership
Inclusive environment
Employee network groups

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Keywords

Infrastructure
Water
Wastewater
Program Management
Project Management
Construction Management
Engineering
Capital Planning
Risk Management
Procurement
Sustainability
Resiliency
Design-build
P3
EPC
PMIS
CMIS
Regulatory Support
Strategic Planning
Quality Management
Asset Management
Dashboard Analytics
Stakeholder Engagement
Business Development
Mentoring
Contract Compliance
Environmental Planning
Financial Control
Scheduling
Permitting

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