New England Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and merchandising institution seeks a New England Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader to oversee technical development and quality initiatives. Candidates should have at least 10-15 years of experience, hold a Professional Engineer license, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills. The role involves monitoring staff competencies and driving profitability, making it essential to have a background in engineering or related fields. Commitment to our culture and quality is crucial.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Knowledge of the local New England States market.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of staff.
• Assist with daily operations and project oversight.
• Supervise business class leads to ensure effective team function.
• Lead development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
• Partner with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinate workload sharing with other groups.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

New England Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader

At HDR, we are a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services provider that values diversity and inclusion.

In this role, you will work alongside the TBG Leader, TBG Managers and the Business Development Lead to oversee technical development, quality initiatives, staff career development and recruitment for the New England Area Transportation Business Group.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, including project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
• Supervise business class leads to ensure the New England Area Transportation Business Group Team functions as a unit and that delivery teams are empowered, supported and provide excellent client service.
• Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
• Partner with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinate workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.
• Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement including the development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.
• Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses.
• Participate in project reviews, business meetings and operating reviews.
• Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.
• Partner with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader.
• Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and Matrix of Authority.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes and delivery leaders.
• Review and approve fee proposals as delegated by Business Group Manager.
• Serve as a champion for cross business sector partnership opportunities.
• Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the local New England States market.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

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.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• 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.

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.