Senior UMS Consultant

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? HDR is looking for a Senior Utility Management Consultant to join our Water Business Group team in either Raleigh or Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have a background of leading teams and programs in the water/wastewater industry. The Senior Utility Operations Consultant will be responsible for building and maintaining strong trust-advisor relationships with clients and managing the delivery for a wide range of water resources and utility management projects. Project types will include: utility performance improvements, asset management and rehabilitation/replacement planning, water/wastewater facility master planning and design, and biosolids management planning and design, and organizational/workforce assessments and planning. In addition, the candidate will provide leadership and support for HDR’s program management/owner’s advisor services leadership roles. They will perform client development and management activities to support our South Atlantic Area (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia) based team. On a day-to-day basis, they'll be expected to: Support staff development, profitability, quality control and marketing. Lead and mentor other staff. Function as a Project Manager, and be responsible for executing projects, managing and developing multi-discipline teams, utilizing HDR’s business systems and project management tools. Participate in leadership for technical functions and support the development of HDR services in utility management consulting, asset management, program management/owner’s advisor services, and water/wastewater facilities planning and design. Some regional/national travel will be expected. Be involved with the marketing planning and proposal development process. Participate in industry organizations and functions, including presentations and publications. Possibly serve in an expert role for projects throughout the USA. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 15 years of management experience in the water/wastewater utility industry. MS Office and MS Project experience is required. Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills. Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills. Strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports are required. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline within the industry is preferred. MS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline within the industry is preferred. PE license or previous certification as a professional water/wastewater operator preferred. Local candidates are preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field. 10 years related experience. A minimum of 5 years of project management experience. Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software. Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. What We Believe HDR 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 Commitment As 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. Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem Industry

Water Schedule

Full-time Employee Status

Regular Business Class: Utility Management Services Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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