National Decarbonization & Carbon Management LeadOur Sustainability and Resiliency team seeks a candidate who will lead the development and growth of the practice in coordination with local operational leadership and the S&R global leadership. Reporting to the Sustainability & Resilience Cross Sector Director, this individual will serve as HDR's National Decarbonization & Carbon Management Lead, providing technical leadership for greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, decarbonization planning, net-zero strategies, climate disclosure, and carbon management services across HDR. Working across business groups, regions, and global programs, this leader will support project delivery, major pursuits, client engagement, and the continued expansion of HDR's decarbonization capabilities.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will lead the Sustainability and Resiliency Practice by developing the business through strategic initiatives, AI innovation, writing proposals, managing projects, staff development and strategic growth. The successful candidate will advance HDR's decarbonization and carbon management services through technical excellence, practice development, AI-enabled innovation, strategic pursuits and growth initiatives, staff development, quality assurance and mentorship. The role will support clients in developing and implementing GHG inventories, decarbonization strategies, net-zero roadmaps, climate disclosure programs, mitigation-focused climate action plans, and carbon management initiatives. This individual will collaborate across HDR business groups and geographies to develop innovative solutions, support project delivery, influence strategic growth, and strengthen HDR's position as a leading advisor in decarbonization and climate action.
The position encompasses a focus on technical leadership, networking and establishing client relationships, developing leads, and strategic thinking in future directions for both our clients and programs. Incorporating cross-sector and advisory services and engagement with multiple stakeholders will be an important part of the job and your projects.
Additional activities include the following:
- National/global technical leader for GHG accounting, decarbonization, net-zero strategies, and climate disclosure.
- Participate in strategic and tactical planning activities and the development of strategic positioning with Business Development Leads.
- Assess marketplace opportunities, gage HDR prospects, and development of prioritized client targets.
- Lead and participate in direct project pursuits including targeted client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work, project budgets and contractor negotiations.
- Participate in project teams as SME, senior reviewer, QA/QC role and methodology owner.
- Serve as client manager for key clients.
- Build HDR's visibility and reputation through industry presentations, publications, technical committees, conferences, and leadership in decarbonization, net-zero, and climate disclosure initiatives.
- Identify key investments (talent, acquisitions, and technology) to improve our industry leadership position.
- Champion our culture: Client Service, Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Attitude, and "Do the Right Thing" Integrity
- Support major pursuits and strategic growth initiatives across North America and globally.
- Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, training programs, and industry engagement.
- Lead firmwide development and implementation of AI-enabled carbon accounting and decarbonization tools.
- Establish and maintain technical standards, QA/QC procedures, guidance documents, and communities of practice.
- Mentor and develop staff across HDR's Sustainability & Resiliency practice and related business groups.
- Support strategic pursuits.
- Support Sustainability & Environmental Advisory Services growth globally, particularly in Canada and the UK.
- Perform other duties as needed.
You should expect to be leading and coordinating projects across HDR, collaborating with staff in our various offices or with strategic partners. As part of the S&R team, you can also expect to be provided with opportunities to work on comparable, new, and exciting projects around HDR's network.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior staff management and development experience
- Role or engagement in professional organizations
- Ability to travel to meet with staff across HDR offices and global clients
- Experience with GHG inventory development, emissions quantification, decarbonization planning, and associated methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in related field
- If applicable, maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other business class and cross sector directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on cross sector efforts
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
