IL/IN Water Business Group Manager

IL/IN Water Business Group Manager

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.

The primary duties of the Area Water Business Group Manager include responsibility for the operations of the water business group in Illinois/Indiana including business development, staff recruiting and development, project delivery, profitability, workload management, staff mentoring and support, and quality control. The Area Water Group provides drinking water, wastewater, water resource management, communications and public involvement, planning, environmental, and construction management services to municipal, state, and federal agencies and private clients across Illinois/Indiana.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement client engagement and client management planning, with Water Business Group leadership, to define and drive strategies for clients within the geographic area.
• Manages, supervises, and mentors staff, provides technical direction and services, staff administration, overseeing quality of deliverables, manages projects, and marketing and positioning HDR for strategic client and project pursuits.
• Engage Market Sector/Business Class leadership staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives, tailored to the Illinois/Indiana geography, during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings.
• Function as a senior project manager on select projects in addition to management responsibilities, and also be administratively responsible for the groups staff and technical service functions, subsequently leading and coordinating services across service lines with other sections.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and sells and wins projects that match the interests and skill sets of the staff.
• Recruit, select, train, develop and manage water personnel. Experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams will be required.
• Work cooperatively with Regional and National Directors and coordinate services with other business lines in the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Illinois or Indiana PE preferred.
• History of successful leadership of major BD campaigns and understanding of the framework and tools used to understand our clients needs and develop winning strategies, and marketing materials.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects, especially in the local markets.
• Success in initiating and managing growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight.
• Well organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus). MS in Engineering, Planning or related field preferred.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe:

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

Our Commitment:

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our 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) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Illinois: $148,050- $211,500.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Springfield

Other Locations: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Oct 3, 2024

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.