Area Drinking Water Market Sector Leader (KY/TN)

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our Kentucky/Tennessee Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Drinking Water Market Sector (MS).

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.
• Lead the implementation of the DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
• Responsible for growth of the DW MS for the Area.
• Lead area-level market sector communications (to DW Project Managers and DW technical leads) as it is passed down from high-level leadership.
• 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.
• Coordinate a strategy and engagement in DW professional organizations.
• Serve as a Project Manager for key DW MS projects with strategic clients.
• Lead recruitment for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success.
• Lead Area alignment initiatives with Regional MS Leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years Drinking Water leadership experience including staff supervisory experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Strong strategic and planning skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
• A 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values.