HDR · 1 week ago
Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group Mission Critical Lead
HDR is committed to creating a welcoming environment and is seeking a Mission Critical Lead for their Resources Business Group. This role involves leading data center professional services, implementing organizational structures, and supporting key projects while fostering client relationships and collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, and adapt a new organizational structure for the Resources Business Group Data Center services, work closely with leads representing Power, Due Diligence, and Industrial services
Responsible for processes, improvements, governance, and training for staff supporting data center projects
Provide oversight for the coordination, quality, and timely completion of projects or programs
Serve key roles as necessary in projects and pursuits
Coordinate the involvement and input of multi-disciplinary teams including those with expertise in power delivery, power generation, environmental permitting, site assessments, and other due diligence, advisory, and risk assessment services
Participate in internal planning meetings with the Resources (Power, Industrial, Solid Waste) Business Group and Building Engineering Services Group focused on the tech, media, and telecom industries
Support client relationships, marketing, project execution, and collaboration meetings
Perform other duties as needed – it is desired that this leader has a specific interest in leading high performing teams and collaborating within the HDR matrix with the goal of supporting our data center response
Present at industry and client events to support HDR brand awareness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Depth of experience working with a variety of client types including hyper-scale data center, co-location data center clients, regulated and non-regulated utilities, Independent Power Producers and others
Familiar with current industry trends and challenges in the development of data centers including site development, power, policy and other issues
Participant in industry organizations, publications and conferences
Minimum 15 years of experience, including 3+ years in due diligence, power, industrial and/or technology industry
Expertise in power market including nexus between power and data centers
Demonstrated expertise in data center planning, due diligence, and/or development processes
Strong understanding of technology client needs and rapid deployment requirements
Experience with team leadership of direct and indirect reports
Demonstrated ability to establish internal and external relationships, with a willingness to collaborate across the HDR matrix
People and project management skills with a strong ability to maintain a high standard of quality
Ability to travel 20% of time, domestic and international
Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
Candidate needs to be curious and have the passion to continue learning about new subjects, markets, and trends
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
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Funding
Current Stage
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The Magnificent Mile Association
2025-11-11
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