HDR · 3 days ago
Highway / Civil Section Leader - CT
Rocky Hill, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. In the role of Highway / Civil Section Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the production section, including staff development and project management, while also collaborating with national marketing efforts and managing complex transportation projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy including but not limited to Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Work collaboratively with a project team to develop designs for urban and rural roadway projects
Knowledge of all elements of a roadway project including intersection, roadway design and ability to manage teams in multiple NE offices as needed
Provide management, design and deliverable oversight for the production of roadway and civil projects
Manage complex transportation projects and provide technical assistance on projects in CT and possibly throughout New England
Managing staff, deliverables, schedules and project budgets
Organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Assist the Transportation Business Group in defining the applicable market strategies, identify project specific pursuits, prepare and lead design proposals
Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Serve as a Client Manager for selected key clients
Support selected Area strategic pursuits through client relationship development and participation in pursuit activities
Support HDR’s presence and representation and be an active participant with relevant industry organizations in the US like AASHTO, NASTO, and others
Promote the marketing and delivery of HDR services to clients by supporting our client managers
Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy including but not limited to Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Work collaboratively with a project team to develop designs for urban and rural roadway projects
Knowledge of all elements of a roadway project including intersection, roadway design and ability to manage teams in multiple NE offices as needed
Provide management, design and deliverable oversight for the production of roadway and civil projects
Manage complex transportation projects and provide technical assistance on projects in CT and possibly throughout New England
Managing staff, deliverables, schedules and project budgets
Organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Assist the Transportation Business Group in defining the applicable market strategies, identify project specific pursuits, prepare and lead design proposals
Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Serve as a Client Manager for selected key clients
Support selected Area strategic pursuits through client relationship development and participation in pursuit activities
Support HDR's presence and representation and be an active participant with relevant industry organizations in the US like AASHTO, NASTO, and others
Promote the marketing and delivery of HDR services to clients by supporting our client managers
Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred
10+ years of experience in roadway design and construction inspection
Fluency with AutoDesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley InRoads
MSCE
Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications
Comprehension with Microsoft Office and other processing software
Experience working with and knowledge of CTDOT plans and specifications
Experience designing urban and rural highway interchanges, roadway intersections, traffic management solutions, complete streets concepts, and roadway drainage
Experience developing construction plans, roadway alignments, drainage design, and site grading
Experience performing site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with client and contractor staff, and responding to contractor requests for information
Excellent communication, motivation, and organizational skills
An interest to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preference given to local candidates
Company
HDR
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