HDR · 2 days ago
Health Engineering Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. The Health Engineering Director will lead the strategic direction and growth of the health engineering practice in the Central Region, focusing on developing new business relationships and overseeing health projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Work closely with local office leadership in the Central Region to ensure that the health engineering practice is meeting the business objectives for the firm from a local, regional and national perspective
Assist in the development of annual strategic health engineering initiatives in support of the Health Market Sector goals
Monitor major progress status and participate in project reviews as needed
Develop a strategy to grow and implement a health engineering leadership team across applicable regions in collaboration with Building Engineering Leadership to support the Health Market Sector
Work closely in collaboration with Global Market Sector, Principals, Design and Operational Leaders to formulate and implement marketing initiatives
In concert with Operational Leadership grow a well-balanced, multi-disciplinary team; assess capabilities of staffing resources; grow, develop, recruit, and maintain expertise, balance all aspects of an expertise and design-driven top tier health engineering practice
Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on projects
Participate as a health engineering thought leader in professional organizations, activities, and services that further the firm’s brand, vision, and relationships
Value mentorship and establishing meaningful relationships with your colleagues
Execute requisite premarketing and positioning strategies necessary for success
Organize and support efforts of sector, regional and local leaders to ensure effective organization of pursuits
Coordinate regularly with the Central Region Health Team and Operational Leadership on all business development (BD), marketing and practice growth efforts
Identify, qualify and develop business leads. Develop effective capture plans to convert leads to wins
Develop competitive market fee strategies and proposals
Lead strategic project pursuit teams, manage pursuit processes, and follow quality procedures for document production
Coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with local Operational Leadership and leverage their roles and assistance to build teamwork and maximize effectiveness and results of all BD and marketing efforts
Support Health Sector marketing team to develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm
Participate in the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and team preparations for winning presentations and interviews
Work and collaborate with HDR leaders, marketing staff and design professionals across the firm and particularly within the region to develop relationships, win work, and deliver quality work
Serve as a Principal in Charge (PIC) or Project Manager in a leadership role for key healthcare clients, responsible for establishing strong client relationships, overall project performance and maintaining client satisfaction
Establish relationships with local leadership teams to support driving innovation and quality delivery procedures. Share lessons learned and support QA/QC procedures
Conduct and support work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and client stakeholders
Develop and monitor progress budgets
Track and monitor key projects and review key performance indicators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field
A minimum of 12 years industry experience including leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong skills in client management, client development and a documented history of growing/leading a practice
Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets, staff and operational issues
Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Licensed Engineer
At least 10 years of professional experience in A/E/C industry
Knowledge and experience within the local and regional health market
Must be forward-thinking and have a big-picture mentality
Must have experience leading large health projects
Must be team oriented and make commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture
Must be capable of leading and growing a health engineering team and making client presentations
Must have proven business development experience in health design industry
Must have strong leadership and project management skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be willing to travel (domestic and international)
Minimum of 15 years relevant work experience with deep knowledge and experience within the health market
A seasoned and experienced professional, with proven success at consulting and developing/ executing targeted market and client strategies within the health engineering industry
Experienced in leading and growing a health engineering team
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
A commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture, our HDR Values and be regarded as a role model by others
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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