Professional registration, license or certification may be required
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
Commitment to employee ownership culture
Responsibilities
Oversee operations of production section, including staff development and quality control
Act as Project Manager, ensuring project execution and management responsibilities are met
Lead administrative and technical service functions, collaborating with other sections
Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and client interviews
Engage directly with industrial and public clients on project-related issues
Ensure proactive project management for planning, organizing, and evaluating work
Select, train, and manage technical personnel effectively
Develop and manage multidisciplinary teams
Cooperate with National Directors and marketing staff on production efforts
Perform additional duties as required
Benefits
Employee ownership culture promoting teamwork and collaboration
Inclusive work environment with a focus on diversity and belonging
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Access to Employee Network Groups for community engagement
Support for health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
As Transmission Section Lead, you'll be responsible for the operational and technical leadership of a high-performing production team. You'll oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, forecasting, and strategic growth-ensuring alignment with HDR's operating goals and values.
You'll collaborate closely with local, regional, and national leadership to drive excellence in project execution, client service, and team development. This role is pivotal to the success of HDR's transmission business class and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of power delivery in the region.
In the role of Section Leader, we'll count on you to:
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed
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
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.
