Senior Program Administrator

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.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, theyre about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDRs Field Services team, youll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that whats designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionalsConstruction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialistsbring deep technical knowledge, hands?on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isnt just a job, its a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

The Senior Program Administrator on our exciting large scale construction program provides senior?level operational, contractual, and financial support to the Program Director. This role ensures disciplined execution, financial accuracy, contractual compliance, and reporting integrity across the PMO, Construction, Materials, and Communications functions. The position operates as a program?level control point, maintaining structure, accountability, and administrative rigor in a fast?paced, performance?driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior administrative and operational leadership in support of the GEMC Program Director and cross?functional program teams.
• Prepare, track, and maintain all Task Work Orders, supplemental agreements, and contractual documentation in full compliance with GEMC contract requirements.
• Lead program?level financial tracking, including budget monitoring, burn rate analysis, invoice coordination, and reporting support.
• Maintain comprehensive, real?time logs of contractual deliverables, subconsultant agreements, compliance documentation, and key program commitments.
• Coordinate, compile, and quality?review monthly progress reports, executive briefings, and client?facing deliverables prior to submission.
• Establish and maintain structured document control systems, version control protocols, and standardized reporting templates to ensure audit readiness.
• Facilitate cross?functional coordination to ensure timely responses to client directives, leadership requests, and contractual obligations.
• Identify administrative, contractual, and reporting risks; proactively implement corrective actions to prevent escalation.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency, reporting accuracy, and operational consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience supporting executive?level program, project, or operations leadership in high?performance, deadline?driven environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract administration, financial controls, and multi?project coordination.
• Experience supporting large?scale infrastructure, construction, engineering, or development programs (public or private sector).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling and tracking; strong command of Word and PowerPoint for executive reporting.
• Proven ability to operate independently with sound judgment in complex, high?pressure environments.
• Strong executive presence, organizational discipline, and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• 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 others 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.

Primary Location

Primary Location

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full?time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Construction Services (HDRE)

Job Posting

Feb 13, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Lets work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the worlds greatest challenges. Were always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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