IL/IN Water Business Group Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Water Business Group Manager to lead operations in Illinois and Indiana. This pivotal role entails overseeing staff development, project management, and client engagement strategies to ensure the success of the water business group. With a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration, the position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the water resource sector. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for fostering team growth and delivering exceptional services, this is your chance to shine in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related field with a focus on leadership and project delivery.
• Bachelor's degree required; PE in Illinois or Indiana preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the water business group operations and staff in Illinois/Indiana.
• Develop client engagement strategies and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Client Management

Project Management

Staff Mentoring

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Document Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Planning or related field

Tools

ProjectWise

Job description

IL/IN Water Business Group Manager - (181722)

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. We constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

The primary duties of the Area Water Business Group Manager include responsibility for the operations of the water business group in Illinois/Indiana including business development, staff recruiting and development, project delivery, profitability, workload management, staff mentoring and support, and quality control. The Area Water Group provides drinking water, wastewater, water resource management, communications and public involvement, planning, environmental, and construction management services to municipal, state, and federal agencies and private clients across Illinois/Indiana.

• Develop and implement client engagement and client management planning, with Water Business Group leadership, to define and drive strategies for clients within the geographic Area.
• Manage, supervise, and mentor staff, provide technical direction and services, oversee quality of deliverables, manage projects, and position HDR for strategic client and project pursuits.
• Engage Market Sector/Business Class leadership staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives, tailored to the Illinois/Indiana geography.
• Function as a senior project manager on select projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitor performance of the business group, and sell and win projects that match the interests and skill sets of the staff.
• Recruit, select, train, develop and manage water personnel. Experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams is required.
• Work cooperatively with Regional and National Directors and coordinate services with other business lines in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois or Indiana PE preferred.
• History of successful leadership of major BD campaigns and understanding of client needs and developing winning strategies.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects.
• Success in initiating and managing growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight.
• Well organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
• Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus). MS in Engineering, Planning or related field preferred.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
• 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.

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.