HDR · 2 weeks ago
Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. They are seeking a Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader who will lead the development and growth of the Water Resource Management Sector, focusing on business development, client management, and project delivery in the NY/NJ area.
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Responsibilities
Develop and drive a long-range vision and strategy for HDR’s NY/NJ Water Resources Market Sector disciplines including dams, levees, stormwater, ecosystem restoration, coastal, irrigation, and more
Identity, develop, and implement Water Resources initiatives to the marketplace
Collaborate with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, as well as taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Lead HDR’s Water Resources branding in the NY/NJ area by engaging in professional organizations aligned to the Water Resources market
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
In alignment and in support of our Client Managers, promote the Water Resources market and serve as a Client Manager for select agencies
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
Work with area leadership to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires
Identify technical gaps and support talent management and recruiting
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams
Supervise senior engineers and Business Class Leaders
Mentor staff and support the development of technical experts
Support project staffing and resourcing decisions, workload, and MS utilization
Coordinate and collaborate about Market Sector services with Business Class Leaders in the Area
Work with the Area Business Group Manager on development and delivery of Market Sector initiatives
Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff
Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management
Serve as Principal in Charge, Project Director, Project Manager, Technical Lead and/or Quality Manager on projects providing services that may include studies, planning, design, financial analysis, O&M, and alternative delivery
Lead and support as necessary the development of and provide reviews of scopes of work, fee estimates, project risk identification and project schedules
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
Ensure the best technology and solutions are integrated into project delivery
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers
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
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
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
Existing Municipal, State and Federal relationships to drive growth
10+ years water resources leadership experience including staff supervisory experience
Professional Engineer licensed in NY, NJ, or ability to obtain license via reciprocity
Preference given to local candidates
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
G
Galen Meysenburg
CFO
J
Jeff Glover
Colorado Area Water Group Chief Engineer
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