HDR · 2 weeks ago
Data Center Market Leader (Building Engineering & Construction)
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $251K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Data Center Market Leader, you will assist in delivering services within the market sector by managing key client relationships, driving technical excellence, and leading business development efforts.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Serve as the Client Manager, Principal-In-Charge, Project Manager and/or a key project leader and resource for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
Drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support project delivery and marketing efforts
Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing throughout the organization to meet or exceed planned goals
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success
Work with the Area and Business Group leadership and Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires
Ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program
Planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity for key clients
Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments
Focus on client management and development
Assessing the Northern California Area marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure contracts
Identifying and developing project opportunities, leading pursuits
Business development efforts in collaboration with teams throughout HDR
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services, driving client development and pursuit processes
The position will seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to serve our clients, win new work, and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
If an engineer, maintain engineering registration
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experienced with Fortune 500 Tech companies
Strong understanding of data center and/or semi-conductor lab power and cooling concepts
Working knowledge of architectural and engineering principles as they apply to data center design and semi-conductor facilities
Experience with site selection criteria for data centers and other tech facilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skill
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
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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