Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Assistant Area Cross Sector Manager in Minnesota to lead development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies across cross sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers. You will review proposals, lead project and financial reviews, assess staffing and salary requests, champion quality, and advance best practices, policies and credentialing.

HDR values ethics, client service and teamwork, and supports an inclusive employee‑owned culture with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 15+ years in related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in related field.
• Professional engineering registration and related technical experience, if applicable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project reviews

Staff supervision

Quality culture

Professional development

Ethics and integrity

Client service

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or closely 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? Watch Our Story: 'https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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

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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 valuesAn 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.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $132,521 - $189,315

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Planning

Job Posting: Sep 25, 2026