Colorado Mechanical Business Class Leader

Overview

HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and aim to make a meaningful impact on the world through our Water Business Group. This role is in our integrated Architecture/Engineering practice in Denver, CO, leading a team of building mechanical and plumbing engineers and designers on complex projects across Healthcare, Education, Science, Water/Wastewater, Federal Government, and Industrial sectors.

The Mechanical Business Class Lead will guide the mechanical/plumbing team, drive strategic vision and growth, and provide technical leadership. Secondary duties include personnel- and business-management functions typical for a large A/E firm delivering complex projects.

In the role of Mechanical Business Class Lead
, responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership to the mechanical/plumbing team, identify and recruit additional team members, and set strategic direction for growth and evolution of the team.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and participate in project reviews for code compliance and quality assurance.
• Oversee project production, monitor scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate mechanical/plumbing production work with other disciplines within an integrated architecture/engineering team.
• Take roles as Project Manager and/or Mechanical Lead on selected projects.
• Mentor and coach team members, guide training and professional development, and lead annual reviews.
• Engage in business development activities, including contributions to marketing, proposals, and interviews.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance the team and HDR.

• Develop the strategic vision for the Mechanical/Plumbing team in collaboration with other engineering and architecture leaders.
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve goals.
• Attract, recruit, and hire outstanding new team members.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.
• Contribute to marketing, proposals, and interviews as part of business development.
• Mentor and coach team members, support training and professional development, and lead annual reviews.

• Take roles as Project Manager and/or Mechanical Lead on selected projects.
• Oversee production, monitor scope/schedule/budget for successful delivery.
• Implement and monitor quality processes to produce high-quality work products.
• Coordinate production work with other disciplines on an integrated team.
• Participate in agency reviews for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document sessions with project team.
• Conduct QC and technical reviews and provide guidance on active projects.
• Perform other duties to advance the team and HDR.

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional field (Architecture, Engineering, or related)
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and related technical experience
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Collaborates with area leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business-class efforts
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. Together, we build on life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture and connects us closer to clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners
, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary

Location:

Denver, CO

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Mechanical

Equal Opportunity Statement

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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