Dakotas/Wyoming Area Operations Leader

HDR, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an Area Operations Manager to lead the Dakotas/Wyoming practice, aligning strategic plans with operational execution and growth objectives.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee a large, diverse team delivering infrastructure, environmental, planning and consulting services across the region. You will act as a liaison to clients, mentor managers, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance while fostering HDR's employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of development and management of diverse teams.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist business groups in development of area strategic and operating plans and budgets.
• Partner with Regional Business Group directors to drive implementation of area key initiatives, key hires, investments, and company and regional strategies for growth and profitability.
• Assist the Regional Director of Operations in coordination and implementation of area operational strategies, goals and actions in cooperation with company and regional business group managers.
• Support local managers in implementing and monitoring area operations including marketing, project services, staff development, quality and client relations, all within established company goals and objectives.
• Be involved in the local communities, trade associates, and with clients to be a face of HDR throughout Dakotas/Wyoming.
• Act as a Client Manager for key clients in the local market.
• Assist in special regional assignments and issue resolution.
• Monitor area performance indicators and oversee actions for improvement.
• Collaborate with group supervisors to improve client service, meet company goals and increase growth and profitability.
• Facilitate and encourage staff communication, training and career development, and serve as mentor for departmental leaders.
• Implement company policy and procedures, including quality, safety, recruiting and risk management.
• Serve as role model in business and the community.
• Work with area groups and Project Managers on problem projects and issues resolution.
• Possess signatory authority as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Leadership

Organizational skills

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks an Area Operations Manager to lead the Dakotas/Wyoming practice, aligning strategic plans with operational execution and growth objectives.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee a large, diverse team delivering infrastructure, environmental, planning and consulting services across the region. You will act as a liaison to clients, mentor managers, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance while fostering HDR's employee-owned