Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead (189443)

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change. Coloring outside the lines illuminates fresh perspectives. Small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

You will be responsible for leading and growing the existing Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management group for Washington. This role supports other projects in the area and works with the Water Business Group Manager, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on technical and business development strategies. Work products may include master planning through design and support during construction. Primary duties include supporting pursuits and opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio.

Leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is key, as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR’s growth strategy.

As the Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead (BCL), you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. You will support project teams to pursue and complete wastewater projects, including planning, permitting, condition assessment, and design. You are also expected to engage in industry groups and conferences.

• Staff Development
  • Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
  • Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
  • Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
  • Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
  • Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2-6 person range).
• Technical Excellence
  • Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
  • Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
  • Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management.
  • Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
  • Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
  • Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
  • Conduct QC reviews where appropriate or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
• Marketing and Strategy
  • Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
  • Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting, and plan implementation.
  • Drive area initiatives that relate to the business class.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in wastewater treatment or pipelines and pump station systems.
• Active engagement in professional or industry organizations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand both locally (e.g., PNCWA) and nationally (e.g., WRF).
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills necessary to grow and lead a business group.
• Strong technical background and experience in planning and design.
• Ability to travel; must be able to visit each office with wastewater treatment staff and visit Bellevue for leadership and key meetings, as needed.
• Strong active…