NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead

HDR; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 152,775 - 250,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with match

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a highly experienced NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead to coordinate, monitor and elevate CM staff competencies, ensuring client needs and market drivers are met. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies, pursue new clients, and oversee project delivery across the NY/NJ area.

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a track record of managing complex construction programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required depending on role.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and improve CM staff competencies to meet client needs.
• Develop and pursue new clients and projects in NY/NJ water market.
• Lead projects in marketing, strategy, staff development, operations, and delivery.
• Ensure QA/QC reviews and manage budgets and schedules.
• Serve as client manager for key accounts and represent HDR externally.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff development

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional registration/licence

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?

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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.

HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our NY/NJ Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Construction Management Services within the NY/NJ Water Business Group. The NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead is a professional who is excited about taking on the responsibility for coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies of construction management staff with a focus on meeting client needs and market drivers.

The NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead will report to the Area Water Business Group Manager and team with our Area Business Development Manager, Water Market Sector Client Managers, Regional Construction Field Services Lead, Project Managers, and technical staff to support Construction Management business development and project delivery in the area.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of The NY/NJ Water Construction Management Lead, we'll count on you take responsibility for the coordination, monitoring and, improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products with a focus on meeting client needs and market drivers. Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, developing and pursuing new clients and projects, client management, project management for key projects, technical input on projects, and staff development. The selected candidate will have developed good writing, presenting, and speaking skills, as they will work directly with clients and staff. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits, and serving as client manager for key clients, providing leadership in addressing client issues and coordination of multiple projects. The specific responsibilities of this position are divided into Marketing and Strategy, Staff Development, Operations Leadership, and Project Delivery.

Marketing and Strategy responsibilities

• Work with the Business Development Manager to deploy pursuit strategies, business development tactics and support client relationship development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
• Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy, tactics, value-added technical differentiation, and participation in pursuit activities.
• Develop and drive a long-range Construction Field Services vision and strategy for HDR’s NY/NJ Area Water Business Group.
• Serve as a client manager to select agencies and be active and visible in the industry through client relationship development, participation in professional organizations, conference presentations, and conduct of client development workshops.
• Lead HDR’s branding in the NY/NJ area by engaging in professional organizations aligned to the market and serving as a company role-model in business and community organizations.

Staff Development responsibilities

• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continually improve standards and best practices
• Work with area leadership to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires.
• Mentor staff and support the development of technical experts and business class leaders.
• Lead the Area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the breadth, depth, and effectiveness of the practice.

Operations Leadership responsibilities

• Work with the Area Water Business Group Manager and Area Business Development Manager in the development and delivery of Area market sector initiatives.
• Support project staffing and resourcing decisions, workload, and Market Sector utilization.
• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Manage business class staff, workload, and projects and participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations

Project Delivery responsibilities

• Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Perform construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate, expedite, and review construction submittals
• Control the project budget and schedule
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is required
• Has established relationships with water clients within New York and New Jersey
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Preference given to local candidates

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {New York and White Plains, NY}: $152,775 - $250,988 Woodcliff Lake, NJ }: $152,775- $250,988 Pennington, NJ }: $134,422- $220,869

Primary Location: United States-New York-New York Other Locations: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-New Jersey-Pennington Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Field Services - Non-FAR / Negotiated Job Posting: Jul 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.