Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

Overview

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. 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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? We believe transportation is more than movement – it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

• Monthly Coordination Calls with Business Class leadership and/or Section managers, addressing key items.
• Supporting the ongoing development of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class.
• Identifying upcoming projects and/or pursuits that need support from the National Business Class leadership.
• Reviewing upcoming workload and availability of the business class staff.
• Reviewing utilization reports to identify staffing needs (hiring/workshare) and working with Regional Leadership/Section Managers to support achieving utilization goals.
• Identifying participants (and participating when appropriate) in Project Approach and Resource (PARR) reviews and evaluations.
• Performing project reviews or audits to validate quality practices; reviewing technical and performance issues on projects and helping to develop remedial action.
• Serving as the focal point for the Transportation Business Group to deliver Utility Coordination and Design related services in collaboration with other complementary Business Groups, Market Sectors or Business Classes throughout HDR.
• Participating in the hiring process, promoting staff interaction and communication, fostering staff technical development and involvement in technical programs, managing workshare and project assignments, and providing direct project support in leading select projects or related assignments.
• Participating in select marketing activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub‑consultants, and other duties as necessary.
• Participating in all phases of project development.
• Traveling nationally as required to support select project pursuits and delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Geographic location is non‑specific; a location with significant HDR presence is preferred. Average travel requirement is estimated at 15% with monthly variations between 15% and 25%.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.