NC Water Business Group Construction Services Business Class Lead

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Services Business Class Lead to oversee municipal water projects. This leadership role requires at least 10 years of team management experience and 15 years in the construction field, along with a background in engineering or architecture. The candidate must possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in construction management software. The position emphasizes teamwork and client engagement, with a commitment to HDR's values and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing a team.
• 15 years of experience in the construction field.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of individual and portfolio construction projects.
• Lead Construction Services team.
• Maintain contact with clients and contractors regarding projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Prolog

Primavera

Job description

We are looking for a Construction Services Business Class Lead to join our North Carolina Water Business Group in either our Charlotte, Raleigh or Winston‑Salem office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of individual and a portfolio of construction projects of our growing municipal water business while coordinating and engaging directly with project, design, and client management teams working on the delivery of these projects. Construction projects could include water and wastewater treatment facilities and linear infrastructure projects.
• Lead our Construction Services team, which includes Construction Services Project Managers, Resident Project Representatives and Administrative Support.
• Must be comfortable in positions of authority, an effective communicator, self‑starter, organized, detail oriented, problem solver and capable of working in a team environment.
• Partner with our design teams and technical staff for the construction phase of projects to ensure the successful implementation of designs into installed infrastructure. This will include the coordination of submittal review, RFI response, change and field order documentation and issuance, resolution of construction claims, and day‑to‑day coordination with contractors on schedule and quality of work.
• Maintain continuous contact with clients and contractors regarding ongoing construction projects.
• May require occasional field construction inspection and frequent on‑site visits to active construction sites.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing a team.
• 15 years of experience in construction related field.
• Experience with construction management software packages and Microsoft Office Suite, Prolog, Primavera, and related programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership and planning skills, and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Hands‑on experience working with construction documentation.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary location: Charlotte, NC. Other locations: Raleigh, NC; Winston‑Salem, NC.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.