Raleigh BES Leader

HDR; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a senior engineering manager in Raleigh, NC, to lead project delivery across our Building Engineering Services Group. You will mentor section managers, coordinate with internal clients, and guide scope, schedule, and budget for diverse projects.

Located in Raleigh with a strong on-site presence, you will drive quality the work, foster collaboration, and help grow our employee-owned culture. This role offers an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure and mentor professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years in project delivery.
• Professional registration 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

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring section managers and key staff.
• Supporting hiring efforts through communicating and vetting hiring needs with section managers.
• Engage with and manage quality of deliverables. Initiate and track quality improvements into delivery processes.
• Provide scope and fee input to project managers for proposals.
• Maintain forecasting data with section managers.
• Maintain project and deliverables lists to ensure proper resource allocation and points of contact on each project.
• Communicate with project managers to obtain scope/schedule/budget information and build a culture of cooperation.
• Build BES’ brand with our internal clients by facilitating superior communication and service.
• Build relationships and liaise with internal clients and external BES Market Sector staff to support the pursuit and delivery of work.
• As the volume of work increases in BES Market Sectors, build resumes and subject matter expertise to support the clients in those markets.
• Assist with professional recognition write-ups and provide coaching to align folks with requirements for Associate/Professional Associate/SPA acknowledgement.
• Build relationships with local business contacts.

Skills

Project delivery

Engineering management

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story 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. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring section managers and key staff.
• Supporting hiring efforts through communicating and vetting hiring needs with section managers.
• Engage with and manage quality of deliverables. Initiate and track quality improvements into delivery processes. Engage with projects at an overall quality review level.
• Provide scope and fee input to project managers for proposals.
• Maintain forecasting data with section managers.
• Maintain project and deliverables lists to ensure proper resource allocation and points of contact on each project.
• Communicate with project managers to obtain scope/schedule/budget information and build a culture of cooperation.
• Build BES’ brand with our internal clients by facilitating superior communication and service.
• Build relationships and liaise with internal clients and external BES Market Sector staff to support the pursuit and delivery of work.
• As the volume of work increases in BES Market Sectors, build resumes and subject matter expertise to support the clients in those markets.
• Assist with professional recognition write-ups and provide coaching to align folks with requirements for Associate/Professional Associate/SPA acknowledgement.
• Build relationships with local business contacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in project delivery, planning, and engineering management.
• A positive professional reputation with section managers and internal clients.
• Management experience.
• Located in Raleigh and willing to be primarily working from the office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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.

Primary Location:United States-North Carolina-Raleigh Industry:Building Engineering Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Building Structural Job Posting:Aug 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitve 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.