Value Engineering Risk Specialist

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HDR is looking for a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Specialist. This position is responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate a multicriteria decision‑making approach used to identify and prioritize cost reduction solutions while maintaining value as part of delivering the projects.

This position is responsible for identifying projects that qualify for Value Engineering and assembling a team of individuals who will be responsible for driving innovation and optimizing approaches to the design, construction, and maintenance of projects. The Value Engineering Risk Specialist is responsible for maintaining documentation and data analytics associated with VE studies and for collaborating with Quality teams responsible for implementing acquired knowledge.

This position will support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments in Tennessee. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery within Tennessee.

In the role of Value Engineering/Risk Specialist, we will count on you to:

• Work with the various VE and Risk Leads in workshop preparation and coordination, collection and generation of information during the workshops
• Provide technical editing support of workshop deliverables, including reports and presentations
• Engage and participate in client‑attended value engineering and risk analysis workshops
• Work with multidiscipline teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators and stakeholders, because of the diverse nature of our projects
• Speak and understand design‑related aspects across multiple technical disciplines and provide coordination among disciplines
• Support the group’s marketing, proposal and business development opportunities
• Perform other duties as needed

• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) or Value Methodology Associate (VMA) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.
• 8 years of demonstrated competency in Construction, Design, Planning, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, or related field.
• Ability to work on client site and travel as needed.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering or related fields, and a minimum of two years of experience working in one of these fields.
• Strong technical editing competency, ability to generate technical content from workshop discussions and project documents.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Expert communication skills including extemporaneous speaking, presentations and creative writing.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to complete a task.
• Able to manage, prioritize and track multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a driver’s license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s 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.

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.

Primary

Location:

United States–Tennessee–Nashville

Other Locations:
United States–Tennessee–Knoxville, United States–Tennessee–Chattanooga

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Highways

Job Posting:
Dec 8, 2025