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?

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HDR is looking for a Water Business Group Manager to lead our NY/NJ Water Business Group. The role is driven to execute the annual business plan of the Water Business Group for the area. Your responsibility will be across the New York and New Jersey Area and the role will require periodic travel.

As the NY/NJ Water Business Group Manager, we’ll count on you to:

Take responsibility for operations including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.Function as a Client and Project Manager by taking responsibility for client service and project delivery in addition to management responsibilities.Take administrative responsibility for the staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other business groups. Be directly involved in business development planning, proposals, and interviews.Be directly involved with municipal, private water and federal water clients in marketing, project production and related issues.See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system.Implement, monitor, and support company policies.Select, train, develop, manage, and coach project delivery personnel.Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.Collaborate with Water Business Group Market Sector Directors, the Regional Business Group Director and the Area BDL to bring the WBG vision to fruition in the local marketplace. Perform other duties as needed.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Controlling - Responsible for the operational metrics for the NY/NJ Water Business Group.Staffing - Assist in prioritization of hires, identification and recruiting of candidates.Client Management Leadership Assistance - Collaborate with staff in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the AreaAlignment of Resources - Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of goalsStrategic Planning - Assist in development of annual strategic planning effort

Secondary Responsibilities:

Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee bookings goals.Work closely with client development leadership to observe trends, adjust projections and make required alterations to plan in an effort to achieve year over year goals and cost management targets.Other Initiatives: The candidate will be encouraged to expand HDR branding in the Area and actively participate in professional associations and other functions to interact and establish/maintain client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience should include significant water / wastewater experience.Proven marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with municipal water and wastewater utilities.Registered Professional Engineer in New York or New Jersey or the ability to gain reciprocity.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Demonstrated team building capabilities and experience with leading diverse teams.Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively.Good leadership and organizational skills with the ability to continue to grow the area’s water business team.15 years of industry experience strongly preferred, including management experienceRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related fieldA minimum of 10 years experienceMaintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experienceDemonstrated experience with leading diverse teamsCommitted to quality, improvement and HDR valuesActively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managersAn 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.

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}: $185,063 - $264,375