Northern CA Drinking Water Market Sector Leader
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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.
About the Role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. The Northern California Drinking Water Market Sector Leader is a key role within HDR’s growing California Water Business Group.
Primary Responsibilities
Drinking Water Growth and Strategy in Northern California - Develop and drive a long-range Drinking Water mission, vision and strategy for HDR’s NorCal area
Lead HDR’s Drinking Water branding in NorCal by engaging in professional organizations allied to the drinking Water market
Collaborating with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits
Support the development of and provide reviews of scopes of work, fee estimate, project risk identification and project schedules
Work as part of the NorCal leadership team to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires
Work as part of the NorCal leadership team to develop and implement Water Business Group-wide initiatives
Identify technical gaps and support talent management and recruiting
Identity, develop and implement Drinking Water initiatives to NorCal Area marketplace
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Client Management Activities - In alignment and in support of our Client Managers, promote the Drinking Water market
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients
Project Delivery - Function as a project manager on large or key projects
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of experience in water planning and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
If an Engineer, maintain licensure (PE)
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
Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must