BES Business Group Technology Director

HDR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 183,530 - 262,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a BES Business Group Technology Director in New York to spearhead technology initiatives that enhance project execution and foster innovation. The ideal candidate boasts a solid background in engineering or IT, with over 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position combines technical leadership with strategic vision to position the firm as a market leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related field.
• Experience in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical experts to develop a technology vision.
• Develop strategies for technology and associated investments.
• Engage and inform stakeholders of technology programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in data architecture

Ability to lead diverse teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

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The Building Engineering Services Business Group (BES BG) Technology Director will work as part of our Professional Services program, with the primary function of driving a strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions across the multidisciplinary BES consulting practice. As the BES BG Technology Director, you will lead a team of technology experts, collaborating closely with BES leadership, IT Group, operational leadership, technology leaders from throughout the organization, vendors, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be leveraging technology to optimize project execution, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within the practice and within the industry. This will be accomplished by uniting a cohesive BES technology strategy under a technology leadership umbrella, and through the advancement and implementation of technology initiatives related to all phases of technology including digital delivery, data strategy and governance, computational engineering and automation, and other value-added emerging technologies.

This position will report to the Professional Services Director, and success will include developing effective technology-centric solutions to consulting and project delivery, creating a community of practice around technology within the organization, shaping the strategic plan for the next five to ten years, leveraging technology as a differentiator for HDR and our clients, and positioning HDR as a leader in the marketplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical experts within BES and facilitate development of a BES technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, implements, and monitors strategies for technology, and associated investments within the business group.
• Couple a market-centric, innovative, and technology-forward strategy to a pragmatic approach to implementation and appropriate risk management.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and tie the BES community of technology professionals together for connection, networking, idea and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and inform critical BES stakeholders of technology program, including geographic leadership and market sector leadership.
• Lead the team in developing and implementing standardized approaches and recommended practices for increased efficiency of technology related workflows and quality of delivery.
• Elevate the state of the practice through thought leadership activities such as industry related awards, publishing articles, speaking engagements, leadership opportunities within societies and technical organizations.
• Lead visioning for technology workforce of the future. Recruit, develop, and retain technology talent.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify and develop a network of Technical Experts/Subject Matter Experts as needed to support the HDR enterprise.
• Work to identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing and modeling, and work with corporate information technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
• Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or similar related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization.
• Experience in data architecture, data management and well-versed in industry standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives
• Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment
• Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the architectural-engineering sector.
• Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, and data sciences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
• 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 directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class 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.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $183,530.00 - $262,185.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Digital

Job Posting: Jul 25, 2025

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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