Senior Value Engineering Risk Lead

About the role

This position will assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in the development of strategic visions and tactical plans, contemplate and participate in the hiring process, manage workshare and project assignments and provide direct project support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide. This role will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in the development of strategic visions and tactical plans
• Contemplate and participate in the hiring process
• Manage workshare and project assignments
• Provide direct project support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide
• Work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs
• Participate in business development activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary
• Involvement in all phases of project development is expected
• Support or develop project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary
• Participate in all phases of project development

Requirements

• Professional Engineering registration (PE)
• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena
• Minimum of five (5) years in leading cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops and/or value engineering services for major infrastructure projects
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff
• Willing to travel domestically up to 75% of their time

Qualifications

• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) and six-plus years in leading VE workshops for major infrastructure projects
• PE license, and six-plus years in leading CSRA workshops for major infrastructure projects
• Maintain client relationships with public agencies or other private entities, with a track record of success in this arena
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience with industry associations to maintain a visible profile in transportation and other key markets
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must possess a driver's license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

Skills

• Collaboration
• Project management
• Strategic planning
• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Cost and schedule risk analysis
• Value engineering
• Industry associations
• Travel

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Management Consulting

Job Posting Date

Aug 11, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.