Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

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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. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities and consider 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. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

HDR is seeking a Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director. The function of this role is to focus on the technical delivery of our products and services and to position HDR as a preferred service provider in Utility Coordination and Design. This position serves as the technical leader for the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class with responsibility for quality assurance, resource availability and development, and project delivery.

More specific duties include:

• Monthly Coordination Calls with Business Class leadership and/or Section managers, addressing key items including: ongoing development of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class, upcoming Projects and/or Pursuits needing National Business Class leadership support, and workload/utilization reviews.
• Review utilization reports to identify staffing needs (hiring / workshare) and support achieving utilization goals with Regional Leadership/Section Managers.
• Identify participants for Project Approach and Resource (PARR) reviews and evaluations.
• Perform project reviews or audits to validate quality practices; review technical and performance issues on projects and help develop remedial action when requested.
• Serve as the focal point for the Transportation Business Group to deliver Utility Coordination and Design services in collaboration with other Business Groups/Market Sectors or Business Classes across HDR.

An important aspect of this role is to identify Technical Leadership within the business class that can assist with key projects, programs and initiatives. The Director will participate in hiring, promote staff interaction and communication, support staff technical development and involvement in technical programs, manage workshare and project assignments, and provide direct project support for select projects or related assignments. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is essential.

The Director will also participate in marketing activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identifying sub-consultants, and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. Some travel may be required to support select projects and delivery nationally.

Location and Travel
Location is non-specific; a location with significant HDR presence is preferred. Travel average is approximately 15%, with monthly variation between 15% and 25%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
• Professional Engineering registration and related technical experience
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Ability to work cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture

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