HDR
Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader
HDR, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Employee-owned HDR has an excellent career opportunity for a
Drinking Water and Wastewater Market Sector Leader
who is passionate about protecting public health and understands the intersection between the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy to expand and provide engineering services to drinking water agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations.
This leader will serve as a client manager, and will serve as either Principal in Charge, Project Manager, Technical Lead and/or Quality Manager on projects. Services may include studies, planning, design, financial analysis, O&M, and alternative delivery. They will identify and develop new project opportunities in collaboration with business development teams, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits where assistance is needed relative to the drinking water market.
This role will collaborate with our business class practice leaders and professional discipline groups on technical services, marketing, activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and to implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews. As a leader and mentor to junior staff, the successful candidate will engage in and encourage technical involvement in industry organizations and functions including presentations and publications.
In the role of Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader, we'll count on you to:
Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area.
This individual will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Duties will also include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
The position will be responsible for assessing the areas marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure contracts.
Their business development efforts will need to work cross-sector with other market sectors as well as other market sectors in other business groups.
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry.
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers.
Work with Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and department market sector initiatives.
Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
The position will seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development.
They will also lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
Assume responsibility for coordination with the area and coordinate support of work-sharing among departments.
Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products so as to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
Work with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires.
Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
The position will assist the Area Business Group Managers to deliver services within the market sector.
Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, monitoring and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program.
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.
Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of "lessons learned".
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
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.
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
:United States-Oregon-Portland
Industry
:Water
Schedule
:Full-time
Employee Status
:Regular
Business Class
:Water Treatment
Job Posting
:Sep 27, 2024
#J-18808-Ljbffr
- (181426)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Employee-owned HDR has an excellent career opportunity for a
Drinking Water and Wastewater Market Sector Leader
who is passionate about protecting public health and understands the intersection between the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets. We are looking for someone who will collaborate with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy to expand and provide engineering services to drinking water agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations.
This leader will serve as a client manager, and will serve as either Principal in Charge, Project Manager, Technical Lead and/or Quality Manager on projects. Services may include studies, planning, design, financial analysis, O&M, and alternative delivery. They will identify and develop new project opportunities in collaboration with business development teams, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits where assistance is needed relative to the drinking water market.
This role will collaborate with our business class practice leaders and professional discipline groups on technical services, marketing, activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and to implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews. As a leader and mentor to junior staff, the successful candidate will engage in and encourage technical involvement in industry organizations and functions including presentations and publications.
In the role of Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader, we'll count on you to:
Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area.
This individual will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Duties will also include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
The position will be responsible for assessing the areas marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure contracts.
Their business development efforts will need to work cross-sector with other market sectors as well as other market sectors in other business groups.
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry.
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers.
Work with Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and department market sector initiatives.
Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
The position will seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development.
They will also lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
Assume responsibility for coordination with the area and coordinate support of work-sharing among departments.
Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products so as to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
Work with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires.
Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
The position will assist the Area Business Group Managers to deliver services within the market sector.
Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, monitoring and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program.
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.
Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of "lessons learned".
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
#LI-JM8
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
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.
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
:United States-Oregon-Portland
Industry
:Water
Schedule
:Full-time
Employee Status
:Regular
Business Class
:Water Treatment
Job Posting
:Sep 27, 2024
#J-18808-Ljbffr