Global Wastewater Market Sector Director

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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Primary Responsibilities Market Sector Directors (MSD) are the component of the HDR matrix management structure that drives our business. At HDR, our Global Wastewater Market Sector includes wastewater clients that own, operate, treat, and convey wastewater, treatment residuals and reclaimed effluent, and return recovered treatment by-products to our environment in a sustainable and beneficial manner. An understanding of sector interfaces along with the interaction of the collection, treatment and system operations with our natural environment are the foundation of this role. The primary responsibilities of the Global Wastewater Market Sector Director are divided into four areas: Planning - Sector strategic vision, market leadership and business development (+/- 60%) Staffing - Staff development, mentoring, retention and recruiting (20%) Directing - Guiding the sector and service lines to execute annual and strategic plans (10%) Achieving Sector Metrics - Achieving growth goals and supporting Operations (10%) Market Sector Directors serve to set the vision for the firm's strategy to expand and provide services to clients in the associated market sector. Working in partnership with region and area business group leadership, they support areas to achieve implementation of growth initiatives and develop staff to achieve annual market sector booking, revenue and profit goals. The Market Sector Director will guide the development and implementation of business strategies in coordination with Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers, business class directors and practice group leaders. Business Development Responsibilities The Market Sector Director will be the leader responsible for understanding and assessing the marketplace, supporting local areas in determining the best business approach for HDR, and supporting areas to win and secure contracts. The Market Sector Director will be focused in the respective market sector, but a part of business development efforts will include working with our cross-sectors and other WBG market sectors, as well as other market sectors across all HDR business groups. Work closely with Wastewater Market Sector Business Development Director to achieve annual top line sales (NFB) metrics. Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for the market sector. Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the market sector. Engage in selected projects as Principal-In-Charge. Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within the market sector. Participate as a member of the Water Business Group Management Team. Work with Regional Business Group leadership on development and delivery of area goals and market sector initiatives. Support selected area and strategic pursuits through client relationship development. Participate in industry associations at a leadership level. Identify key investments that will position and maintain HDR in industry leadership. Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations. Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations. Staff Development Responsibilities The Market Sector Director will lead an organization that will best perform within the marketplace to support our clients, win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development. Develop and nurture a sector succession planning effort. Supervise Regional Market Sector Leaders, providing mentoring to direct reports. Actively coordinate with regional and local area managers. Work with business class directors to drive technical excellence. Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires. Participate in Annual Performance Conversations for key market sector leaders. Directing Execution of Annual and Strategic Plans The Market Sector Director will work closely with the Director of Market Sector Development and peer Market Sector Directors to develop and coordinate our annual and strategic planning efforts. Define and articulate wastewater sectors strategic initiatives. Direct the deployment of business class resources. Conduct period market sector meetings. Ensure the attainment of annual Key Performance Indicators. Support to Operations The Market Sector Director will assist Regional Business Group Directors and area Business Group managers in the delivery of professional services for area projects within the market sector. Monitor market sector performance indicators. Be aware of staff workload and support/facilitate work sharing. Assist with contract review on key projects. Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Facilitate development and dissemination of "lessons learned". Preferred Qualifications Minimum 20 years of experience in planning/engineering in the global trade arena. Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in wastewater or environmental engineering, planning or a related field. Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs. Experience in development and management of client relationships. Experienced in overall staff development. Leadership in industry associations. Ability to work cooperatively with other Market Sector Directors. An understanding of wastewater utilities and agencies. Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field. A minimum of 12 years industry experience including leadership. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong skills in client management and development. Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets, staff and operational issues. Strong ability to analyze the marketplace. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team. HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. #J-18808-Ljbffr