Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

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 part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, and the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Lead monthly coordination calls with Business Class leadership and/or Section managers to address key items.
• Support the ongoing development of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class.
• Identify upcoming projects and/or pursuits that need support from National Business Class leadership.
• Review upcoming workload and availability of business class staff.
• Analyze utilization reports to identify staffing needs (hiring or workshare) and work with Regional Leadership/Section Managers to achieve utilization goals.
• Participate as needed in Project Approach and Resource (PARR) reviews and evaluations.
• Perform project reviews or audits to validate quality practices, review technical and performance issues, and help develop remedial action as requested.
• Serve as the focal point for the Transportation Business Group to deliver Utility Coordination and Design services in collaboration with other complementary Business Groups, Market Sectors, or Business Classes throughout HDR.
• Identify technical leaders within the business class to assist with key projects, programs, and initiatives, and participate in the hiring process.
• Promote staff interaction and communication, support staff technical development and involvement in technical programs, manage workshare and project assignments, and provide direct project support on select projects or related assignments.
• Participate in select marketing activities, supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, and sub‑consultant identification as necessary.
• Travel as required to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally (estimated 15% of time).

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration with relevant technical experience.
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works 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 of our employee‑owned culture.

Geographic location of this position is non‑specific; however, a location with significant HDR presence is preferred. The role requires an estimated 15% travel with monthly variations between 15% and 25%.

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.