Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the water consulting industry
Demonstrated leadership experience with diverse teams
Commitment to quality and HDR values
Active engagement in professional or industry associations
Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
Strong commitment to employee-owned culture
Responsibilities
Support the Area Manager in Business Group matters
Drive performance by monitoring key metrics and implementing corrective actions
Promote compliance with HDR business processes and standards
Collaborate with business development and market sector leaders to implement business plans
Partner with leaders to advance growth initiatives and strengthen client relationships
Lead strategies for staff development and technical services
Maintain key client relationships and support project delivery
Serve as project manager or technical lead on high-priority projects
Recruit, coach, and develop staff to foster a high-performance culture
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Engagement in industry organizations
Employee-owned culture
Focus on quality and client satisfaction
Supportive team environment
Full Job Description
HDR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced water industry leader to serve as our South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group Manager. This role is ideal for a hands-on, client-focused professional who will lead key projects, develop and mentor staff, cultivate strategic client relationships, and drive business growth across South Florida/Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will be actively engaged in project delivery, pursuit leadership, and business development while maintaining accountability for team performance, utilization, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. This leader will help position and grow HDR's South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group across our various market sectors, delivering sustainable year-over-year growth and exceptional client outcomes.
In the role of Business Group Manager, we'll count on you to:
Supporting the Area Manager in all matters related to the Business Group.
Driving Business Group performance by actively monitoring and managing key metrics, including net fee earned, utilization, direct labor, backlog, and project profitability, and implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve business plan targets.
Promoting compliance with HDR business processes and standards.
Collaborating with the Group Business Development Manager, Market Sector Leaders, and Client Managers to develop and implement a business plan that supports Area goals.
Partnering with the Group Business Development Manager and regional and national leaders to advance growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships, support pursuits and proposals, and represent HDR in industry organizations.
Leading strategies for staff development, new business opportunities, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Business Group, region, and company.
Maintaining key client relationships, participating in strategic pursuits, and supporting project delivery to achieve exceptional client outcomes and repeat business.
Serving as a project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor on high-priority projects while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
Recruiting, coaching, and developing staff while fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a high-performance culture focused on utilization and successful project delivery.
Performing other duties as assigned.
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Preferred Qualifications
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
5 years or more of experience with program development, pursuit management, and client relationship development in the water consulting industry.
Proven business development success in the water consulting industry.
Existing network of clients and teaming partners in South Florida/Puerto Rico is preferred.
QualificationsRequired 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.
