Full Job Description
HDR has an excellent opportunity in our North Carolina Area for a water / wastewater professional to lead the development and growth of our Water Business Group team. The NC Water Business Group Project Delivery Leader will be a professional passionate about protecting public health, well-versed in project delivery, and knowledgeable about HDR's Quality Management Programs and Project Delivery support across the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets. We are seeking an individual who will work collaboratively with local and national leadership to establish the vision and strategy for expanding our research, planning, design, and engineering services to our clients.
They will report to the Area Water Business Group (WBG) Manager and partner with our Area Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Market Sector Leads, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class Leads, and technical staff to support business operations, business development, and project delivery in the area. They will also be expected to engage with regional and national Market Sector Directors to ensure strategic alignment and the establishment of initiatives. This position requires occasional travel within the NC / SC area.
On a day-to-day basis, they will be expected to:
• Be responsible for project management skills development, in conjunction with the Professional Services Leader.
• Provide project delivery oversight related to scope, schedule, budget, and project staffing.
• Participate in Project Reviews.
• Coordinate with Market Sector Leaders to help assign staff to projects.
• Manage workshare between other business groups and Areas.
• Assist in the development of ways to streamline Area project management processes (remove barriers to execution).
• Serve as a cross business group (BGX) champion.
• Serve as a mentor for the development of skills for staff across the NC Area.
• Coordinate a strategy and engagement in professional organizations.
• Have Matrix of Authority (MOA) responsibilities.
• Serve as a Project Manager for key projects with strategic clients.
• Partner with the Business Group Manager and Market Sector Leads to develop a recruiting strategy and help implement.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree (Or 10 or more years of experience delivering consulting engineering services)
• PMP certification, local candidates are preferred
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must