HDR
Utility Management Consultant
HDR, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Utility Management Consultant
- (180551)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 seeking a Utility Management Consultant to serve as a client service manager, technical resource to regional and national teams, and a leader to develop and implement regional and Water Business Group initiatives. This position will focus on helping our municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients address today’s complex challenges, such as equitable and sustainable customer service, regulatory drivers, program affordability, workforce limitations, and asset renewal and replacement.This consultant will need to view our clients’ challenges and solutions through a One Water lens to deliver higher value investments through the interconnectivity of utility services, watershed-based approaches, and strategic partnerships. This position will serve as the Client Service Manager for selected key municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients within the Pacific Northwest. Project delivery and technical leadership will focus on strategic planning, asset management, and utility master planning. This consultant is expected to be active and visible within the water sector through association and client engagement. Specific initiatives to advance within the West Region and the Water Business Group include:One WaterStrategic asset managementWatershed managementUtility management consulting (e.g., organizational enhancement, strategic planning, workforce development, business process improvement)Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staffProduce and coordinate several projects concurrentlyEstablish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetingsConduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholdersCoordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on scheduleTrack financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and scheduleWork with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviewsImplement QA/QC proceduresSupervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project ManagersPerform other duties as neededPreferred Qualifications
PMP certificationExperienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for utility management 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 development, and professional growth.Experienced with industry associations and maintains an active and visible profile in the market sector.Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager.Very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reportsAbility to travel within the western US and Canada.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field7 years related experienceA minimum of 2 years project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWe provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Pay Transparency Location: Washington $107,170 to $176,065Primary Location:
United States-Washington-SeattleOther Locations:
United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-OlympiaIndustry:
WaterSchedule:
Full-timeEmployee Status:
RegularBusiness Class:
Utility Management ServicesJob Posting:
Jul 27, 2024
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- (180551)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 seeking a Utility Management Consultant to serve as a client service manager, technical resource to regional and national teams, and a leader to develop and implement regional and Water Business Group initiatives. This position will focus on helping our municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients address today’s complex challenges, such as equitable and sustainable customer service, regulatory drivers, program affordability, workforce limitations, and asset renewal and replacement.This consultant will need to view our clients’ challenges and solutions through a One Water lens to deliver higher value investments through the interconnectivity of utility services, watershed-based approaches, and strategic partnerships. This position will serve as the Client Service Manager for selected key municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients within the Pacific Northwest. Project delivery and technical leadership will focus on strategic planning, asset management, and utility master planning. This consultant is expected to be active and visible within the water sector through association and client engagement. Specific initiatives to advance within the West Region and the Water Business Group include:One WaterStrategic asset managementWatershed managementUtility management consulting (e.g., organizational enhancement, strategic planning, workforce development, business process improvement)Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staffProduce and coordinate several projects concurrentlyEstablish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetingsConduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholdersCoordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on scheduleTrack financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and scheduleWork with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviewsImplement QA/QC proceduresSupervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project ManagersPerform other duties as neededPreferred Qualifications
PMP certificationExperienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for utility management 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 development, and professional growth.Experienced with industry associations and maintains an active and visible profile in the market sector.Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager.Very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reportsAbility to travel within the western US and Canada.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field7 years related experienceA minimum of 2 years project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWe provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Pay Transparency Location: Washington $107,170 to $176,065Primary Location:
United States-Washington-SeattleOther Locations:
United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-OlympiaIndustry:
WaterSchedule:
Full-timeEmployee Status:
RegularBusiness Class:
Utility Management ServicesJob Posting:
Jul 27, 2024
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