HDR · 5 days ago
MO/KS Water Business Group Professional Services Leader
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on water management and sustainability, and they are seeking an experienced professional to lead their Missouri/Kansas Water Business Group. The role involves providing technical oversight, mentoring staff, and implementing quality initiatives across multiple offices while supporting business development and cross-group opportunities.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Develop technical delivery skills for staff across all Area offices (Kansas City, St Louis, Springfield, Columbia, and Forsyth)
Provide technical oversight and staff resource assignment to projects across Area offices
Direct quality management system program
Perform project reviews focusing on scheduling, leadership, and participation
Mentor delivery staff and develop technical learning paths
Implement technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with Professional Services Director
Coordinate business processes with BGM consistent with Area, corporate policy, and HDR’s matrix of authority (MOA)
Implement quality, standards, and best practices in projects across Area offices
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
MS in relevant Engineering fields (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental) preferred
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the area's water, wastewater, and federal water regulatory, planning, and design practice
History of successful project and/or program management with a focus on technical delivery and project leadership
Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects, especially in the local markets
Success in initiating and managing growth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A team-first collaborative attitude
Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight
Well organized with multi-tasking skills
Able to work under and meet tight deadlines
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills
Ability to interact with design and construction teams positively and proactively
Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus)
Prior wastewater, drinking water, or water resources management consulting experience preferred
Local candidates are 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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