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HDR, Inc.

NY/NJ Water Business Group Professional Services Leader

HDR, Inc., Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, us, 07677


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?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our New York/New Jersey Water Business Group Professional Services Leader (PSL). Professional Services is an area of our organization responsible for developing technical resources and maintaining a culture of quality. These practices improve our competitiveness and drive our growth.

As PSL, you will report to the New York/New Jersey Water Business Group Manager (BGM) and work alongside the BGM to provide technical oversight and staffing resource assignments for projects across all six (6) of the offices within New York and New Jersey (Woodcliff Lake and Newark, NJ; White Plains, Nanuet, Albany and Syracuse, NY). You will help identify and serve as supervisor for each of the five (5) Program/Business Class Leads within the New York/New Jersey area who will serve as the technical delivery supervisors for the following service areas: wastewater and effluent, water treatment, fisheries, pump stations and pipelines, dams, levees and civil works, stormwater, water supply management, water quality/hydrodynamic modeling, geospatial and data acquisition, environmental science, Nanuet laboratory and field team, utility management services, strategic communication and potential future additional service areas. As PSL, you will support the continued career development of supervisors within the Area. You will collaborate closely with HDR's Water Professional Services Global Director to implement the Business Group's technical and quality initiatives within New York/New Jersey.

In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the PSL will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery and business development for cross-business group opportunities with HDR's Transportation, Resources, Architecture, and Building Engineering Systems business groups. You will also support recruiting efforts to attract and retain eminent talent for our local program.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop technical delivery skills for staff across all Area offices (Woodcliff Lake and Newark, NJ; White Plains, Nanuet, Albany and Syracuse, NY)Provide technical oversight and staff resource assignment to projects across Area officesDirect quality management programPerform project reviews focusing on scheduling, leadership, and participationMentor delivery staff and develop technical learning pathsImplement technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with WBG Professional Services DirectorsCoordinate business processes with BGM consistent with Area, corporate policy, and HDR's matrix of authority (MOA)Implement quality, standards, and best practices in projects across Area officesProvide technical learning path development and mentoring

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the area's water, wastewater, and federal water regulatory, planning, and design practice.History of successful project and/or program management execution with a focus on quality technical delivery and project leadership.Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects, especially in the local markets.A passion for developing a culture of qualityStrong skills in mentoring and developing staff to have fulfilling careers at HDRExcellent written and verbal communication skills.A team-first collaborative attitude.Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight.Well organized with multi-tasking skills.Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.Ability to interact with design and construction teams positively and proactively.New York and/or New Jersey PE Required (demonstrated ability to obtain one by comity within 6 months of hire is acceptable).Prior wastewater, drinking water, or water resources management consulting experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering10 years related experienceA minimum 5 years project management experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseMS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skillsAn 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.

We 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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {New York}: $150,938 - $215,625

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Other Locations: United States-New York-New York, United States-New York-White Plains

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Jul 15, 2024

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