North Texas Project Delivery Leader

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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 has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our North Texas Water Project Delivery Leader (PDL). As PDL, you will report to the North Texas Water Business Group Manager (BGM) and work alongside the BGM to provide project review, oversight and management of highly strategic projects across all HDR offices within North Texas. You will collaborate closely with HDR's water Market Sector Leadership (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Water Resource Management, and Federal Water) to transition strategic initiatives for business development into successful project deliver. You will serve as the Principal in Charge, Project Sponsor, Client Manager or Senior Project Manager for critical projects delivered with the geography, responsible for coordinating staffing and technical resources with service leaders throughout HDR.

As PDL, you will collaborate closely with the Area water leadership team to advance the technical delivery, career path development and mentorship of area staff. Your direct reports may include local program managers, project managers, commercial managers and collaborative delivery leads. In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the PDL will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery and business development for cross-business group opportunities with HDR's Transportation, Resources, Architecture and Building Engineering Systems business groups. You will also support recruiting efforts to attract and retain talented leaders at a variety of experience levels to support growth in our program.

In the role of North Texas Water Project Delivery Leader:

• Develop project management skills for staff across all North Texas offices
• Provide project management team organization and leadership for projects across Area offices
• Perform project reviews focusing on delivery oversight, financials, schedule, quality and project staffing
• Coordinate with Market Sector Leaders on technical staff assignments for projects across Area offices and workshare management with HDR offices
• Perform matrix of authority (MOA) responsibilities as delegated by the BGM
• Support area project management processes focusing on removing barriers to execution to support the successful and effective delivery of HDR projects
• Serve as a champion for cross-Business Group efforts
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  • Function as a project manager on large or key projects
  • Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
  • Ensure the best technology and solutions are integrated into project delivery
  • Serve as a QAQC reviewer for Wastewater projects, including plans, specifications, models, presentation, and report, and be engaged early in the project delivery process.
  
  
  
  

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in relevant Engineering fields (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental)
• 15 years' experience
• Prior wastewater, drinking water, or water resources management consulting experience
• Maintains engineering registration and has extensive related technical expertise
• TX or OK PE or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months
• Experienced in management and development of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with operations managers, technical staff and marketing managers on professional services-related efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values