HDR · 5 hours ago
NY/NJ Maritime Market Sector Lead
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $272K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. The NY/NJ Maritime Market Sector Lead will plan and oversee multi-discipline projects related to maritime and waterfront infrastructure, ensuring project deliverables meet industry standards while collaborating with various stakeholders.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Plan, direct and monitor multi-discipline projects related to heavy industrial seaport, private cargo and passenger terminals and other waterfront infrastructure
Demonstrate extensive experience in local maritime and waterfront infrastructure projects
Serve as liaison with local maritime terminal owners and operators in the development and delivery of their respective programs
Provide oversight and coordination of several projects concurrently
Contribute to design and production efforts for design development and contract document work in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, and conform to applicable industry standards relative to their intended purpose, including client and HDR requirements
Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
Oversee and/or serve as a lead technical or problem-solving role in maritime projects
Being comfortable being viewed as a leader on these types of projects to participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continuously improve standards and best practices and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
Serve in a capacity of managing, supporting or leading major pursuits
Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and completing reviews of complex projects
Ensure that emerging technologies are being implemented and that HDR is continually advancing Maritime and Waterfront Infrastructure design capabilities
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
A minimum of 15 years experience strongly preferred
Certification as a Project Management and Maritime Operations Professional
Experience with heavy industrial and ports and maritime related projects along with construction observation or administration experience
Demonstrated understanding of construction methods and logic of civil, industrial, coastal, and other types of related subject matter
Established client relationships with PANYNJ and its tenant Marine Terminal Operators
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
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
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