Central Region Construction Field Services Leader

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Central Region Construction Field Services Leader to guide growth and ensure high-quality delivery across regional projects.

You will report to the Construction Field Services Director and work with Field Office Principals and Area Leads to align staffing, technical oversight, and strategic initiatives. You will mentor current and future leaders, collaborate with business group leads to pursue opportunities, and drive HDR’s culture of employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years 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 regional 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive Construction Field Services growth across all business groups within your region.
• Balance workload, staffing and utilization for Construction Field Services staff in your region.
• Participate in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
• Grow, develop and mentor our Field Office Principals and support the growth of our future leaders within Construction Field Services.
• Collaborating closely with Construction Field Services business group leads and other Regional Business Class Leads to form a partnership that is focused on successfully pursuing and delivering CFS services to our clients.
• Assist in the development and progression of Construction Field Services strategic partnerships.
• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
• Provide technical oversight and support staff resources across projects.
• Participate in project reviews with a focus on deliverables, risk identification and management of resources
• Monitoring performance of staff and projects, assistance in implementing measures to drive successful project performance and support in maintaining positive client relations.
• Lead implementation of technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with business group CFS leaders
• Coordinate business processes with the Construction Field Services leadership team consistent with corporate policy, and HDR’s matrix of authority (MOA)
• Implement quality, standards, and best practices in Construction Field Services projects in alignment with the Quality Management System.
• Support the technical learning path development and mentoring Support career path development for Construction Field Services delivery staff.
• Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, 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 construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Central Region Construction Field Services (CFS) Leader.

In this role, you will report to the Construction Field Services Director and work alongside the Field Office Principals and Area Leads to provide technical oversight and support staff resources for projects across all the offices within the region. Coordination with the Construction Field Services Business Group Leads, who serve as the technical delivery leads across their respective business groups and market sectors, will be a key component in the job. This position will also support the continued career development of our delivery staff and closely collaborate with HDR’s Professional Services Directors to implement the various Business Groups’ technical, career growth and quality initiatives.

In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the individual will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery for cross-business group opportunities. The role also plays an important part in recruiting efforts aimed at attracting and retaining eminent talent for our programs across the organization.

In the role of Central Region Construction Field Services Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Drive Construction Field Services growth across all business groups within your region
• Balance workload, staffing and utilization for Construction Field Services staff in your region
• Participate in regional business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Grow, develop and mentor our Field Office Principals and support the growth of our future leaders within Construction Field Services
• Collaborating closely with Construction Field Services business group leads and other Regional Business Class Leads to form a partnership that is focused on successfully pursuing and delivering CFS services to our clients.
• Assist in the development and progression of Construction Field Services strategic partnerships.
• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
• Provide technical oversight and support staff resources across projects.
• Participate in project reviews with a focus on deliverables, risk identification and management of resources
• Monitoring performance of staff and projects, assistance in implementing measures to drive successful project performance and support in maintaining positive client relations.
• Lead implementation of technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with business group CFS leaders
• Coordinate business processes with the Construction Field Services leadership team consistent with corporate policy, and HDR’s matrix of authority (MOA)
• Implement quality, standards, and best practices in Construction Field Services projects in alignment with the Quality Management System.
• Support the technical learning path development and mentoring Support career path development for Construction Field Services delivery staff.
• Travel up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• 15 or more years construction experience
• Previous experience managing construction management or CEI teams across various geographies
• Travel required up to 50%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years 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 regional 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 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 is $146,633- $251,570 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-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Mississippi-Biloxi, United States-Louisiana-New Orleans, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Michigan-Lansing

Industry:Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract

Job Posting:Oct 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.