HDR · 1 day ago
Southern California Wastewater Market Sector Leader
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$168K/yr - $276K/yr
10+ years expHDR is an employee-owned company and an industry leader in the wastewater market. They are seeking a Wastewater Market Sector Leader to oversee the Southern California program, focusing on wastewater agencies and related clients, while promoting the 'One Water' concept.
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Responsibilities
Set the vision and strategy of the Southern California program to expand and provide research, planning, design and engineering services to wastewater agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations
Interface with regional and national technology and market sector leaders to advance local capabilities as well as support strategic wastewater projects across the company
Engage in industry associations and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings
Serve as a client manager to select agencies, and as appropriate will serve as either Principal in charge, Project Manager, Technical Lead and/or Quality Manager on projects
Identify and develop new project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits where assistance is needed relative to the wastewater market
Support HDR’s One Water Institute by leading and/or participating in applied research projects, such as those with the Water Research Foundation
Actively manage the wastewater Market Sector staff in HDR’s SoCal offices
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
This position requires a B.S. degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license
Minimum of 15+ years of industry experience, almost exclusively with clients and projects in Southern California and strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR
Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software
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.
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