Nebraska/Iowa Area Cross Sector Manager

The Area Cross Sector Manager is responsible for leadership over HDR's Nebraska/Iowa cross sector practice, including our Environmental Sciences, Geotechnical, Strategic Communications, Geospatial, Right-of-Way, and Project Controls business classes. The Cross Section Manager is responsible for staff management, financial oversight, establishment of a culture of quality, business development, and establishing and implementing a vision for the area Cross Sector program. This role will partner with the Area Manager, Professional Services Manager, and Business Group Managers to drive the growth of our services, as well as identify, track, and develop strategy to secure large, multi-disciplinary, collaborative (cross business group) projects. These are projects that might be large in scope and not clearly fall within the services of a single business group but require the engagement of many business groups to win and execute. Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for Cross Sector staff development, including career planning and development, hiring, staffing performance and adjustments. - Provides hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between Cross Sector business class technical resources and client requirements and ensure appropriate leadership and supervision on technical assignments. - Provide input to Area Manager and Business Group Managers on recognition of Cross Sector staff and development and involvement in companywide programs. - Serve as a main reviewer for any pre-contract, go/no go, fee proposal submittals, negotiations, and project execution for Cross Sector Services. - Lead project reviews for Cross Sector services for scope, schedule, fee, profitability and contract and risk management. Drive our culture of quality through a pro-active project management system and quality management system. - Work with Business Group Managers and Business Development Leaders on allocating marketing budgets for Cross Sector Services and staff conference participation, including presentations and attendance. - Lead strategy and development of large collaborative or cross business group pursuits, including capture planning and proposal development efforts, as well as strategic initiatives. - Coordinate with Regional Business Group Directors and Area Business Group Managers to identify and develop strategies for world-class services. - Work with Business Development Leads to determine client needs and services within the Cross Sector Business Classes and lead development and expansion of HDR services. Actively sell HDR's services, considering all of HDR's cross sectors, business groups, business classes, and market sectors. - Establish and execute initiatives in coordination with business group and business class leaders. Support implementation of HDR national, regional and local initiatives and strategies. Preferred Qualifications - Experience related to developing, executing, and monitoring implementation of strategic growth initiatives - Understanding of the depth and breadth of HDR services and expertise - Experience managing staff and career development activities - Adept at working with teams and creating an environment of cooperation and shared vision - Excellent communication skills *LI-BC1 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