HDR

Building Engineering Services Business Group Manager

HDR$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in building engineering services.
  • Proven leadership experience managing diverse teams across disciplines.
  • Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR's core values.
  • Active engagement in professional associations relevant to the industry.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various managers and directors.
  • Must have a commitment to the company's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and growth of a multidisciplinary design team for Building Engineering Services.
  • Foster a culture of quality and collaboration among team members.
  • Support company policies and mentor technical staff in their development.
  • Develop strategies for program development and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Manage operations effectively, including revenue forecasts and project performance monitoring.
  • Serve as a Project or Program Manager as needed on projects.
  • Collaborate with regional and national leaders to align business strategies and support marketing efforts.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and mentoring.
  • Engagement in meaningful, large-scale projects across diverse markets.
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Participation in a strong employee-owned culture that values input and growth.
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Business Group Manager (BGM) to lead and grow our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group in the Washington Area.

This position works in partnership with the Washington Area Operations Manager and the BES Regional Business Group Director, along with all of HDR's Business Groups and Market Sectors, and coordinates business practices and project delivery services in the Company that require building engineering design.

In the role of Area Business Group Manager for the Building Engineering Services Business Group in Washington, we'll count on you to help shape the future of multidisciplinary design both locally and across the region:
• Lead and Grow: Build and lead a high-performing design team across multiple disciplines - Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control Systems, Fire Protection, and BIM.
• Inspire Excellence: Foster a strong team culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead with Purpose: Support company policies, mentor technical staff, and contribute to planning, proposals, and client engagement.
• Drive Impact: Support projects in multiple diverse markets. Take responsibility for program development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the business group, region and company
• Manage Operations: Develop, implement and maintain an effective area business group program for the Building Engineering Services team. Collaborate in preparation of annual revenue forecasts and budgets. Monitor performance of the business group. Help identify and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff.
• Deliver Projects: Serve as a Project Manager, Program Manager, and/or Principal-In-Charge as applicable
• Collaborate Broadly: Work closely with regional and national leaders across business groups to align strategy, support marketing efforts, and drive growth.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
• Maintain a professional or engineering registration and have related technical experience
• Strategic thinking to balance technical leadership with business development.
• Strong project management skills and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams and markets.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience
  • Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
  • Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
  • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
  • Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
  • 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.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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