Building Engineering Services Area Business Group Leader

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a strong Business Group Area Manager to lead and grow our newly formed Building Engineering Services Business Group in the Houston Area.

The Building Engineering Services Business Group Area Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow a new business group for the area and create a Building Engineering Services (BES) project delivery team. The role is to build and develop a team that provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and federal project types across the region and globally.

In addition to managing the building engineering project delivery team, the manager will also develop and implement strategies to grow the business and develop the client base. The chosen candidate will be responsible for implementation of a business plan focused on responsible and smart growth opportunities in the identified market sectors.

• Participate in strategic client and project pursuits.
• Potentially manage projects and provide technical services.
• Staff administration, marketing, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitor performance of the business group.
• Help sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff.
• Work closely and collaboratively with all of HDR’s current Business Groups and National Directors and coordinate project delivery services with business lines in the company that require building engineering design.

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural or closely related Engineering degree is required.
• P.E. required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Building MEP, civil or structural project delivery and planning.
• Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR’s values.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

• Candidates who reside locally in the Houston market are preferred.
• A positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects.
• Self‑starter; strong communication and people skills.
• Marketing experience.
• Success in initiating and managing growth.
• Strong understanding of all HDR’s business groups and market sectors that require building engineering services.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• Must work cooperatively with NE/IA Area Manager as well as other Building Engineering Services Area Managers throughout 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.