Construction Management Services - Section Leader

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Construction Management Services Section Leader in California to guide a CMS team within our Water Business Group. You will manage staff, schedules, and project delivery while upholding safety standards and company policies.

You will mentor engineers and project staff, participate in business development, and coordinate with other sections to ensure quality outcomes and client satisfaction across projects in a dynamic, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a CMS team within the CMS Business Class.
• Manage workload and adjust staff assignments to deliver quality products.
• Provide oversight and mentorship on projects.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
• Support hiring initiatives for the CMS Business Class.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, coordinating with other sections.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Support project management activities including planning, directing and monitoring.
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections.
• Coordinate local bidding efforts.
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities.
• Participate in business development, including client interaction and proposal development.
• Support QA/QC procedures and training for personnel per BC leadership.
• Mentor junior project staff to develop their growth.
• Be active in recruitment and hiring.
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Listening skills

Employee-owned culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Construction Management Services Section Leader

We'll count on you to:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team within the CMS Business Class
• Manage workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products
• Provide oversight and mentorship on projects
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel
• Support hiring initiatives for the CMS Business Class
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Support project management activities including planning, directing and monitoring
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Coordinate local bidding efforts
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
• Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies
• Support implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by BC leadership
• Mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth.
• Be active in recruitment and hiring
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by Construction Management Association of America
• Professional Engineer in California
• This position is subject to a preemployment drug screen.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $140,553.00 - $218,250.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Field Services

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2026