BES Business Group Professional Services Leader

About the role

We'll count on you to be responsible to the Business Group Manager to develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers. Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level. Supervise the key cross sector leads and ensure groups are providing critical value to the BG in either growing, providing critical delivery or reducing risk by housing in-house specialties. Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies. Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas. Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities striving for continuous improvement. Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers. Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned. Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses. Participate in 0% reviews and project reviews, participate in Revenue Recognition meetings. Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated by Business Group Manager. Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development. Partner with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader. Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution, in collaboration with subject matter experts. Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA. Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards, and best practices. Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes, and delivery leaders. Review and approve fee proposals as delegated by Business Group Manager. Serve as a champion for BGX opportunities. Support communication and coordination within all business groups. Perform other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Business Group Manager to develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
• Supervise the key cross sector leads and ensure groups are providing critical value to the BG in either growing, providing critical delivery or reducing risk by housing in-house specialties.
• Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
• Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.
• Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities striving for continuous improvement.
• Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers.
• Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.
• Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses.
• Participate in 0% reviews and project reviews, participate in Revenue Recognition meetings.
• Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.
• Partner with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader.
• Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution, in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes, and delivery leaders.
• Review and approve fee proposals as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Serve as a champion for BGX opportunities.
• Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years' experience.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience within multi-discipline engineering and architecture teams working on Healthcare, Civic, Sports, and/or Hyperscale Mission Critical projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Kansas and Missouri market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Actively 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 managers.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare, civic, sports, and hyperscale mission critical projects.
• Proficiency in technical and business competencies.
• Ability to oversee and manage project reviews and claims.
• Experience with quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. These include:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance your personal and professional life.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through HDR University.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for mental health support.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Discounted services and products from HDR and partner companies.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Company Information

HDR is a leading global engineering firm with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. We are dedicated to empowering our employees to drive positive change and deliver exceptional results for our clients and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of the built environment!