Area Drinking Water Market Sector Leader (KY/TN)
About the role
We are seeking a professional to lead the development and growth of our Drinking Water Market Sector (MS) in the Kentucky/Tennessee area. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding and providing services to drinking water agencies, related clients, and research organizations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the KY/TN/AR WBG Business Development Manager and Regional DW Market Sector Leader for DW Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth.
- Implement the DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
- Lead the growth of the DW MS for the Area.
- Lead area-level market sector communications (to DW Project Managers and DW technical leads).
- Manage project staffing, workload, and technical development of staff.
- Serve as mentor for the development of skills for drinking water staff across the KY/TN/AR Area.
- Engage with regional and national Drinking Water Market Sector Directors to align on strategic priorities and establish initiatives.
- Lead recruitment for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success.
- Coordinate alignment initiatives with Regional MS Leadership.
- Act as a Project Manager for key DW MS projects with strategic clients.
- Provide technical support through quality reviews for DW MS clients.
- Lead strategic initiatives with national, area, and local BC leaders.
Requirements
- 15+ years of Drinking Water leadership experience including staff supervisory experience.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- A Professional Engineer license.
- Strong strategic and planning skills.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Good leadership and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
- Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
- Experience in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
- Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible profile in the market sector.
- Experience working cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers.
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Benefits
At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee discounts
Pay
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs 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 and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Experience working cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.