Integrated Watershed Management Business Class Lead for Water Resource Plan Formulation
About the role
The Business Class Lead (BCL) will work with the Business Class Director (BCD) and HDR peers on monitoring and improvement of technical competencies, staff development, and execution of work associated with water resource planning that meets federal planning standards and expectations. The overall goal of the role is to promote a quality culture, drive or support BC initiatives that drive growth and project delivery, and work with areas to hire, train and support career progression of staff within this technical service area.
Responsibilities
- Foster a quality culture through project delivery excellence and staff coaching.
- Serve as a Quality Control lead, technical advisor, and technical lead (i.e., Project Manager or Task Manager) for specific projects.
- Work with project teams to field needs and align staff to meet delivery expectations and develop strategy to promote knowledge transfer and staff development within water resource plan formulation.
- Lead or support Business Class sponsored standards and guidelines (i.e., best practices) technical tools, checklists, workflows, and techniques to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Promote forward thinking delivery and strategy approaches as well as technology use and adoption.
- Participate in tactical planning including engagement others within HDR to align initiatives with market drivers and client needs.
- Maintain awareness related to industry trends and drivers.
- Implement actions associated with annual planning including leading or supporting recruiting key positions in partnership with others.
- Work with others within HDR including client facing and marketing staff to track, develop and share qualifications and project approaches.
- Engage on specific pursuits as a lead or team member.
- Drive industry facing strategies associated with technical service area (e.g., professional association engagement, webinars, workshops, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 10 years experience.
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to successful project outcomes.
Skills
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Good leadership and organizational skills.
Benefits
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000-$250,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Environmental Sci and Planning