HDR · 2 days ago
Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead
HDR is a company committed to creating an inclusive environment and making a positive impact on the world. The Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead will oversee staff development, ensure technical excellence, and drive marketing and strategy initiatives within the water business group.
Responsibilities
Recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams
Supervise senior engineers and business class leaders (assumed in the 2-8 person range)
Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management
Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
Support development of technical experts
Participate in 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
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate, or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers
Implement, monitor, and support company policy
Take responsibility for operations including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products
Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff
Drive vision and strategic planning for market sector disciplines
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Will require in-person participation in office on a weekly basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
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
5+ years water resources leadership experience including staff supervisory experience
Professional registration or license
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
Company
HDR
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