NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. This role leads the development and growth of our Construction Management Services within the NY/NJ Water Business Group, focusing on coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies to meet client needs and market drivers.

The NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead will report to the Area Water Business Group Manager and collaborate with the Area Business Development Manager, Water Market Sector Client Managers, Regional Construction Field Services Lead, Project Managers, and technical staff to support business development and project delivery in the area.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, developing and pursuing new clients and projects, client management, project management for key projects, technical input, and staff development. The role is divided into the following areas:

• Marketing and Strategy
  • Work with the Business Development Manager to deploy pursuit strategies, business development tactics, and support client relationship development.
  • Support selected pursuits through client relationship development, strategy, value-added technical differentiation, and participation in pursuit activities.
  • Develop and drive a long-range Construction Field Services vision and strategy for HDR’s NY/NJ Area Water Business Group.
  • Serve as a client manager to select agencies and be active in the industry through client relationship development, professional organizations, conference presentations, and client development workshops.
  • Lead HDR’s branding in the NY/NJ area by engaging in professional organizations and serving as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
• Staff Development
  • Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups to improve standards and best practices.
  • Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist with technical or project management hires.
  • Mentor staff and support the development of technical experts and business class leaders.
  • Identify needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products.
• Operations Leadership
  • Work with the Area Water Business Group Manager and Area Business Development Manager to develop and deliver market sector initiatives.
  • Support project staffing, resourcing decisions, workload, and Market Sector utilization.
  • Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Manage business class staff, workload, and projects to meet client expectations.
• Project Delivery
  • Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field.
  • Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages.
  • Perform construction management activities, including development of procurement-construction schedules, subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms, constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations.
  • Perform value engineering and constructability reviews.
  • Coordinate, expedite, and review construction submittals.
  • Control the project budget and schedule.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections.
  • Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
  • Strong communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments.
  • Good leadership and organizational skills.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• Preferred
  • PE license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
  • Established relationships with water clients within New York and New Jersey.
  • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
  • Preference given to local candidates.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Pay

• New York and White Plains, NY: $152,775 - $250,988
• Woodcliff Lake, NJ: $152,775 - $250,988
• Pennington, NJ: $134,422 - $220,869

Schedule

Full-time.

Locations

Primary location: United States-New York-New York. Other locations: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-New Jersey-Pennington.