Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Executive

4 days ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States HDR Full time
Job Description

**About Us**

At HDR, we specialize in providing comprehensive engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. Our multidisciplinary teams comprise scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists, making us a leader in creating innovative solutions for our clients.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly experienced Water Business Group Manager to lead our Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the annual business plan of the Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group, driving growth and profitability across the VA-DC-MD Area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility for operations, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
  • Function as a Client and Project Manager, responsible for client service and project delivery in addition to management responsibilities.
  • Take administrative responsibility for the staff and technical service functions, leading and coordinating services with other business groups.
  • Be directly involved in business development planning, proposals, and interviews.
  • Be directly involved with municipal, private water, and federal water clients in marketing, project production, and related issues.
  • Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
  • Implement, monitor, and support company policies.
  • Select, train, develop, manage, and coach project delivery personnel.
  • Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
  • Collaborate with Water Business Group Market Sector Directors and the Regional Business Group Director to bring the WBG vision to fruition in the local marketplace.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Controlling - Responsible for the operational metrics for the Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group.
  • Staffing - Assist in prioritization of hires, identification, and recruiting of candidates.
  • Client Management Leadership & Assistance - Collaborate with staff in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the Area.
  • Alignment of Resources - Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of goals.
  • Strategic Planning - Assist in development of annual strategic planning effort.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee bookings goals.
  • Work closely with client development leadership to observe trends, adjust projections, and make required alterations to plan in an effort to achieve year-over-year goals and cost management targets.
  • Other Initiatives: The candidate will be encouraged to expand HDR branding in the Area and actively participate in professional associations and other functions to interact and establish/maintain client relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Experience must include significant water/wastewater experience.
  • Must have proven marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with municipal water and wastewater utilities.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Maryland, Virginia, or DC or the ability to gain reciprocity.
  • Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), demonstrated team building capabilities, and experience with leading diverse teams.
  • Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively.
  • Good leadership and organizational skills with the ability to continue to grow the area's water business team.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Why HDR:

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for, it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.



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