HDR · 15 hours ago
Structural Business Class Leader
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where employee-owners are valued and respected. In the role of Structural Business Class Leader, you will oversee the technical competencies and operations of the structural section while ensuring project delivery meets client expectations.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of structural business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
Collaborate on structural business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
Participate in structural business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
Participate in structural business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
Oversight and collaboration with structural team leads/staff and work cooperatively with National Directors
Take responsibility for the operations of the structural section including team growth, staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support
In conjunction with structural team leads, take administrative responsibility for structural section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other multidiscipline team members
Participate in project quality checks and reviews with various governing agencies for technical content and code compliance
As a technical lead, conduct schematic, design development and contract document, design and production work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of agreed-upon schedules and budgets
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing (planning, proposals, and interviews)
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
10 years of experience
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Prior leadership and direct supervision of a team of engineers and designers spread out geographically
Master's degree in Structural Engineering
A minimum of 10 years experience in structural design of vertical buildings and/or water bearing structures; previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
Preference given to local candidates
Proficiency with the following software packages: RISA, STAAT Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Microsoft Office, REVIT and BlueBeam
Licensed as Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, with structural focus; licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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