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Primary Responsibilities

The North Central Region Water Resources Management Market Sector (“MS”) Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across the Central Region in coordination with Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and Business Class Directors.   Reporting to the Water Resources Management Market Sector Director, and in full coordination with the Central Region Water Business Group Director, the Central Regional Water Resources Management MS Leader creates and monitors frequent and regular communication across the region to implement the strategic and key project delivery plans and marketing opportunities for the market sector. This market leader will support and collaborate across various areas and business lines to advance a variety of strategies intended to grow services across the market sector. 

Water ResourcesMarket Sector–Within theWaterBusiness Group, theWater Resources ManagementMSisa highlydiversified sector. This reflects that this service offering routinely works for localmunicipalities,private entities,utilities,Federal,regionaland localgovernments, and similar clients in each of the 50 US states and inCanada.  The Water Resources Management MS is made up of clients focused on dams, levees, flood control, irrigation, ecosystem restoration, coastal resiliency and restoration, stormwater management, watershed management, and fisheries. We havenearly750employees in thisMSspanning a wide range of services.

TheWater Resources ManagementMSiscomprisedof a multi-layer organization to drive businessand clientdevelopment,while at the same time defining and implementingstrategic drinking waterinitiatives for growth, coordinating best practices and quality professional services, and projecting the HDR brand in the marketplace. Specific attention isrequiredtocapture the potential ofthe wide spectrum of employees throughout theRegion,while at the same time developing and reinforcing the image of HDRwithour clientsacross the various water resources managementmarkets.  

Business Development Responsibilities – The North Central Region Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader will provide substantial support to assessing the Region’s marketplace and determining optimal technical strategies needed to win and secure contracts and expand business. Business development efforts will extend cross-sector with other Transportation, Resources, Water, and Federal Business Group market sectors and, at times, into other geographic regions.  This position will implement Sector strategies that are effective in gaining market share, and that will successfully interface with Regional/Area client development programs, our Strategic Pursuits program, and Regional/Area marketing managers/pursuit leaders. Specific business development activities include:

Incorporate our corporateand Water businessvision within the market sector to become the industry leader.

Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the North Central Region and be active and visible in the industry.

Work with client managers to promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR servicestoWater resources Managementclients within theCentralRegion.

Participate as a member of theCentralRegionWaterBusiness Group ManagementandtheNationalWater Resources Management Market Sector LeadershipTeam.

Work with Regional Business Group Managersand Client Development Leadershipin the development and deliveryofMSinitiativesthat align with area and regional drivers.

Work with the client development leaders tosupport client development,deploy pursuit strategies, andguidepursuit processes,based on proven capture techniques.

Providedirect support to selectedpursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy, technical differentiation,and participation inrelatedpursuit activities.

Activelyparticipatein industry associationsin leadership rolesand serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.

Identifykey investments (acquisitions and technology) that willmaintainor drive HDR intoanindustry leadership position.

Maintain awareness of Area marketing capabilitiesandprovidemarket sector support toAreastowardachievingWater Resources Management MS bookinggoals. 

Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting and construction organizations. 

Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.

Staff Development Responsibilities – The North Central Region Water Resources management MS Leader will seek opportunities to enhance our performance to win new work within the marketplace and provide opportunities for staff growth and development.  Through project delivery leadership, strategically align Water Resources Management staff and projects to develop and deepen skills, while mentoring and growing their capabilities and talent. Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.

ProvideWater Resources ManagementMS input and support for Area work-sharing efforts amongAreas within the region and the broader Water Business Group.

Work with theWater Resources Management MSleader,BusinessClassDirectors, and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staffto promotequality delivery and ourDrive to Zero initiative. 

Lead the Region inidentifyingneeds and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize thebreadth,depth,andeffectiveness of the practice.

Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and toassistlocal leadership as necessary with local hires. Identifyresource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.

Support toKey Project/Program Delivery – The North Central Region Water Resources Management MS Lead will assist Region and Area Business Group leadership in key project delivery within the market sector.  Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, acting as Principal in Charge on key project delivery, and supporting the QA/QC program to provide for successful project delivery. Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.  Work with a business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.

Be aware of staff workload andfacilitatework sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources andassistin applying key staff/expertiseto projects. 

Assistwith contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.

Actively engage in the PARR process and promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and regional leadership toassistthe local programs with key technicalexpertiseto support marketing and project activities. 

Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned”,Best Practices, and other key deliveryguidance/tools.

Take on Project Managementand Principal in Charge assignments thatleveragethis leadership roleby driving client satisfaction, staff development, technicalexcellenceand mentoring opportunities.

Keywords: Dams, Levee, Civil Works, Coastal, Irrigation, Watershed, Engineering, Construction, Design, Management, Manager, Water Resources, Environmental, Flood Protection, CFM

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 20 years of experience in water resources planning and engineering design, client development, and project management; a majority of that experience must reside within servicing of water resource clients and utilities.Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an accredited civil or environmental engineering program.Maintain a professional engineering registration in one or more of the States within the Central region.Experienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation 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 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.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related fieldA minimum of 10 years of industry experienceMaintain professional registrationExperienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and or planning servicesExperienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuitsExperienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growthExperienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sectorAbility to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area ManagersDemonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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.

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.