Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
10 years of relevant experience
Professional Engineer registration in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months
Strong commitment to quality and HDR values
Proven experience leading and managing diverse teams
Ability to collaborate effectively with other business leaders and managers
Active engagement in professional associations related to the field
Responsibilities
Lead technical staff and oversee project delivery in civil works
Manage workloads and performance within the DLCW Business Class
Provide mentorship to junior staff and oversee quality control for projects
Collaborate with Florida leadership on strategic business initiatives
Engage in marketing efforts and client relations to drive business development
Participate in technical groups to enhance best practices and standards
Lead teams in pursuit of new project opportunities
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company matching
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Employee ownership and engagement in company culture
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for the Florida Dams, Levees, Civil Works (DLCW) Business Class Leader to serve as part of the Area's technical leadership team within the Florida Water Business Group. The Florida DLCW Business Class Lead is responsible for the vision, strategy, direction, risk management and overall success of their team within the Water Business Group. We will count on you to lead a group of professionals in project delivery (studies, planning documents, risk assessments, and design and/or construction support services) for our clients in the technical areas of dams; spillways; reservoirs; levees; coastal, flood, and riverine risk management, site / civil for local, state, and federal clients; and regulatory compliance.
In this key leadership position, we will count on you to:
Coordinate, monitor, and lead technical competencies of business class staff and delivery production, including best practices, technical development, and mentorship
Workload management for staff within the DLCW Business Class
Serve as a supervisor and mentor of DLCW as well as Water Resources staff as needed
Provide project leadership as a PM or technical leader for the delivery of project services to meet client expectations and HDR quality expectations
Collaborate on business class efforts with Florida leadership including the WBG Manager, Professional Services Leader, Business Development Manager and Area Manager
Collaborate on business class efforts with DLCWs regional and national leadership, including the DLCWs Director, Technical Director, Regional Leader, Practice Leaders (Dams, Levees, Risk and Floodplains), and DLCWs area leads (peers).
Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
Serve on pursuit teams for new opportunities, as either a pursuit leader or technical leader, providing expertise and knowledge of HDR's staff, tools and capabilities
Engage in close collaboration with the area-level marketing team, including the Business Development Manager, Client Managers, Market Sector Leaders, and even East Region / National leadership
Provide leadership on the implementation of project QA/QC procedures and live HDR's culture of quality
Technical conference planning and work with the WRM MS Leader to develop a strategy for our technical brand
Preferred Qualifications
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Professional Engineer in Florida or ability to obtain Florida PE license within 6 months.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse project team; and travel as required for project or other business assignments.
Ability to function as an active team player in a diverse multidisciplinary environment.
Experience with supervising staff and with business development.
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
10 years of experience
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
