HDR · 14 hours ago
NC RBG Area Business Class Manager
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, striving to make a positive impact in the world. The Area Business Class Manager will oversee operations of Business Class teams, focusing on staff management, quality culture establishment, and business development to drive technical execution and quality initiatives.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for Business Class staff development including career planning, hiring justification (lead process), utilization, staffing performance and adjustments providing forward looking input to Area Business Group Manager and Professional Services Lead, and champions efforts on identifying and assigning work – local and workshare
Serve as a main reviewer for normal project pre-contract, go/no go, fee proposal development and submittals, negotiations, contract signing, and project execution for Business Classes provided by the Area. Business Group Manager retains all responsibilities as set out in the MOA
Business Class staff management – managing budgets with focus on billability and coordinating with Professional Services Lead on balancing overhead budgets including training budgets, career development plans, and participation in internal practice groups and external industry or professional associations
Lead project reviews for projects managed by Business Class team members for scope, schedule, fee, profitability and contract and risk management
Work with Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead, and Market Sector Leads on allocating marketing budgets for client development and management and staff conference participation including presentations and attendance
Driving our culture of quality for the team activities and quality control are completed with documentation through a proactive project management system in partnership with Project Delivery Lead and working with the office QMS
Provide input to Business Group Manager and Professional Services Lead on recognition of Business Class staff and development and involvement in companywide programs and recognitions
Support the recruitment, onboarding and retention of Business Class staff
Provides hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge Business Class staff and client requirements and ensure that appropriate leadership and supervision is provided on technical assignments
Work with Market Sector Leads and Cross Sector and Technical Services Manager on staff assignments for project management and lead technical roles on pursuits
Lead Business Class coordination with other Business Groups for projects and programs and to advance area and BGX strategic plan initiatives
Develop and implement Area Business Class team organization
Serve as Principal-in-Charge, Project Sponsor, and/or Project Manager for select projects
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
Professional Engineer license
Experience related to developing, executing, and monitoring implementation of strategic growth initiatives
Understanding of the depth and breadth of HDR services and expertise
Experience managing staff and career development activities
Adapt at working with teams and creating an environment of cooperation and shared vision
Excellent communication skills
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
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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
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