Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced leader to serve as Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager in Minnesota. You will oversee development, coordination, and improvement of technical competencies for a portion of area cross sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers.

Responsibilities include leading business class alignment, reviewing proposals and fees, guiding staffing decisions, and promoting a culture of quality, professional development and integrity across cross sector teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in planning, sciences, architecture, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in related field.
• Experience leading diverse cross-sector teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, align and collaborate on business class, marketing, management and company operations
• Review proposals and fee estimates; make recommendations to cross sector, business group and area management
• Lead project reviews; actively participate in financial reviews
• Assess staffing and salary requests; make recommendations to cross sector, business group and area management
• Champion a quality culture within cross sector teams
• Advocate for professional development of staff and development of best practices, technical policies and procedures, papers and presentations, Professional Associates credentialing, recognition of technical achievement, practice group activities, and automation tools
• Act as role model of our values and code of conduct, as well as professional/ ethical/business standards expected by specific clients and required by licensing/ credentialing entities
• Deliver projects in your professional discipline
• Champion our culture: Client Service, Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Attitude, and "Do the Right Thing" Integrity
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

15+ years experience

Team management

Staff supervision

Cross-sector coordination

Proposal review

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

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 we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager

In the role of Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager, we'll count on you to take responsibility for development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of a portion of area cross sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers, including:

• Lead, align and collaborate on business class, marketing, management and company operations
• Review technical proposals and fee estimates; make recommendations to cross sector, business group and area management
• Lead project reviews; actively participate in financial reviews
• Assess staffing and salary requests; make recommendations to cross sector, business group and area management
• Champion a quality culture within cross sector teams
• Advocate for professional development of staff and development of best practices, technical policies and procedures, papers and presentations, Professional Associates credentialing, recognition of technical achievement, practice group activities, and automation tools
• Act as role model of our values and code of conduct, as well as professional/ ethical/business standards expected by specific clients and required by licensing/ credentialing entities
• Deliver projects in your professional discipline
• Champion our culture: Client Service, Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Attitude, and "Do the Right Thing" Integrity
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of expereince in an A/E industry
• 4 years of experience with team management and staff supervision
• 4 years of experience managing the technical and financial aspects of projects in an A/E industry

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in related field
• If applicable, maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class and cross sector directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on cross sector efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Employee Network Groups

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 25, 2026

Employment Equity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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Mission

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.