HDR · 21 hours ago
Building Engineering Services Area Business Group Leader
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHDR is a company specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. They are seeking a Business Group Area Manager to lead and grow their newly formed Building Engineering Services Business Group in the Houston Area, focusing on developing strategies for project delivery and client base expansion.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Providing broad engineering, consulting, planning and program management services to a strong client base in the Houston Area
Developing and implementing strategies to grow a new business group for the area and create a Building Engineering Services (BES) project delivery team
Building and developing a team that provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, site civil, structural and specialty design services for various types of buildings
Managing the building engineering project delivery team and developing strategies to grow the business and the client base
Implementing a business plan focused on responsible and smart growth opportunities in identified market sectors
Participating in strategic client and project pursuits, potentially managing projects, providing technical services, staff administration, marketing, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff
Preparing annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitoring performance of the business group
Helping sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff
Working closely and collaboratively with all of HDR’s current Business Groups and National Directors and coordinating project delivery services with business lines in the company that require building engineering design
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or closely related Engineering degree is required
P.E. required
Minimum 10 years' experience in Building MEP, civil or structural project delivery and planning
Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR's values
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Candidates who reside locally in the Houston market are preferred
A positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects
Self-starter; strong communication and people skills
Marketing experience
Success in initiating and managing growth
Strong understanding of all HDR's business groups and market sectors that require building engineering services
Prior consulting experience preferred
Must work cooperatively with NE/IA Area Manager as well as other Building Engineering Services Area Managers throughout HDR
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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