Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader

HDR, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company in California is seeking an Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader. This role involves leading technical expertise, promoting business growth, and managing projects within the pump stations and pipelines sector. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, alongside a commitment to quality and improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading projects and teams with a focus on pump stations and pipelines.
• Ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including teams, deliverables, and budgets.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical expertise within the Business Class.
• Promote program growth, including identifying new client opportunities.
• Manage and lead a team, facilitating communication and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Professional field

Job description

Area Pump Station and Pipeline Business Class Leader (Job ID: 192069)

In this role, you will lead the development of technical expertise, promote program growth, and deliver projects and programs within the Pump Stations and Pipelines Business Class.

• Develop Technical Leadership and Best Practices: Responsibility for leading the ongoing development, monitoring and improvement of technical capabilities within the Business Class. This will be achieved through actively integrating national BC expertise and industry best practices into local project delivery. In support of this responsibility, the BC leader will be expected to actively contribute to the regional and national BC knowledge base, support training activities, and coordinate subject matter expertise integration into project activities through learning and quality control activities.
• Promote Program Growth and Development: This individual will be responsible for the growth, and development of area staff in the Business Class. This responsibility includes developing BC‑specific goals and identifying and supporting top‑line growth initiatives such as new client and/or project opportunities across all market sectors. The BCL will be responsible for raising the visibility of HDR’s technical offerings that align with the Business Class at a local, regional and national level through active participation and presentation at conferences, workshops and technical knowledge transfer opportunities. As part of the Southern California water business group leadership team, the BCL will be responsible for partnering with market sector leaders, marketing and business development teams and operations management on the strategic development and tactical implementation of region‑wide business goals.
• Deliver Projects/Programs: The BCL will be responsible for managing and leading a team of professionals practising within the BC. This leadership includes managing workload, facilitating teamwork communication, recruitment initiatives and workshare across the Southwest Region, coordinating technical delivery of project goals and perspectives. The BCL will be responsible for managing key projects and/or programs that align with BC goals and objectives as either the project/program manager or principal. The BCL will serve in a senior technical role, advising project teams and mentoring team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience leading projects and teams with a focus on pump stations and pipelines.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including project teams, deliverables, quality processes, and administration (scope/schedule/budget).
• Experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports.
• Strong leadership skills, including team management and motivation, communication and growth and development strategy.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry standards, laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to build, effectively implement and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and business group budgets.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.