Construction Management Lead

hdr; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Management Lead to drive the development and growth of HDR’s PA/OH/WV/DE Water Construction Management practice. This leader will coordinate staff, advance business development, manage key client relationships, and guide project delivery across the region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning or related field, 10+ years of industry experience, and a PE license or CCM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in development and management of client relationships and pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and improve technical competencies of field services staff with a focus on meeting client needs.
• Develop and pursue new clients and projects; manage key projects and client relationships.
• Lead staff development and mentor technical experts and leaders.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical staff on pursuits and lead key opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field

Job description

Construction Management Lead – (196576)
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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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.

HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our PA/OH/WV/DE Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Construction Management Services within the PA/OH/WV/DE Water Business Group. The PA/OH/WV/DE Water Construction Management Lead is a professional who is excited about taking on the responsibility for coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies of construction management staff with a focus on meeting client needs and market drivers.

The PA/OH/WV/DE Water Construction Management Lead will report to the Area Water Business Group Manager and team with our Area Business Development Manager, Water Market Sector Leads, Regional and National Construction Field Services Lead, Project Managers, and technical staff to support Construction Management business development and project delivery in the area.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of the PA/OH/WV/DE Water Construction Management Lead, we’ll count on you take responsibility for the coordination, monitoring and, improvement of technical competencies of field services staff and products with a focus on meeting client needs and market drivers. Primary responsibilities include staff supervision and development, advancing business development strategies, developing and pursuing new clients and projects, client management, project management for key projects, and technical input on projects. The selected candidate will have developed good writing, presenting, and speaking skills, as they will work directly with clients and staff. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits, and serving as client manager for key clients, providing leadership in addressing client issues and coordination of multiple projects. The specific responsibilities of this position are divided into Marketing and Strategy, Staff Development, Operations Leadership, and Project Delivery.

Marketing and Strategy responsibilities

• Work with the Business Development Manager to deploy pursuit strategies, business development tactics and support client relationship development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
• Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy, tactics, value-added technical differentiation, and participation in pursuit activities.
• Develop and drive a long-range Construction Field Services vision and strategy for HDR’s PA/OH/WV/DE Area Water Business Group.
• Serve as a client manager to select agencies and be active and visible in the industry through client relationship development, participation in professional organizations, conference presentations, and conduct of client development workshops.
• Lead HDR’s branding in the PA/OH/WV/DE area by engaging in professional organizations aligned to the market and serving as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.

Staff Development responsibilities

• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
• Work with area leadership to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires.
• Mentor staff and support the development of technical experts and business class leaders.
• Lead the Area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the breadth, depth, and effectiveness of the practice.

Operations Leadership responsibilities

• Work with the Area Water Business Group Manager and Area Business Development Manager in the development and delivery of Area market sector initiatives.
• Support project staffing and resourcing decisions, workload, and Market Sector utilization.
• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Manage business class staff, workload, and projects and participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations

Project Delivery responsibilities

• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Perform construction management activities, including development procurement – construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate, expedite, and review construction submittals
• Control the project budget and schedule
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is required
• Has established relationships with water clients within Ohio and Pennsylvania
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to 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 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.) {Pay Transparency Location: Ohio}: $152,040 – $217,200

Primary Location

: United States-Ohio-Columbus

Other Locations

: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry

: Waste

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular
BusinessClass: Field Services

Job Posting

: Oct 6, 2026

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

We are an Affirative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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