Area Leader, Field Services & Construction Management

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Deputy Construction Management/Field Services Area Leader in Southern California. You will manage contracts, supervise field staff, and lead business development while coordinating multi-discipline teams on rail, highway, marine, and building projects.

You’ll establish client relations, participate in marketing and design meetings, and ensure QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board (PE/P.Eng).
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, or AICP certifications are acceptable.
• CCM certification (CMAA) preferred for construction management leadership.
• Program management experience: minimum six years, four as PM or similar role.
• Experience delivering two or more programs with total value ≥ $350M; concurrent programs count.
• Strong leadership, cross-location team management and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house and sub-consultant contracts and staff; serve as point person for contract oversight.
• Lead business development for HDR in Southern California construction management and field services.
• Supervise field team activities and maintain client and oversight relationships.
• Direct work on rail, highway, marine and building projects; multi-discipline team coordination.
• Coordinate projects through development, initiation, and close-out phases.
• Maintain multiple projects concurrently and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Engage in client relations, marketing, design, production, and governance meetings.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and monitor project performance against budget and schedule.
• Provide oversight of regional projects, staff utilization, and mentoring.

Skills

Professional leadership

Client relationship management

Public/Private contracts knowledge

Reading and interpreting drawings

Scheduling software

Team supervision

PMIS/CMIS tools

Communication to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or related field

Tools

PMIS

CMIS

Scheduling software

Job description

HDR is seeking a Deputy Construction Management/Field Services Area Leader in Southern California. You will manage contracts, supervise field staff, and lead business development while coordinating multi-discipline teams on rail, highway, marine, and building projects.

You’ll establish client relations, participate in marketing and design meetings, and ensure QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle. Travel to client sites is expected as needed.