Senior Value Engineering Risk Lead

HDR; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Lead based in the U.S. This role involves assisting the Value Engineering/Risk Director with strategic development, project assignments, and leading workshops across the country.

Preferred candidates will have a Certified Value Specialist credential plus five years in major infrastructure projects. This position demands excellent interpersonal skills and may involve up to 75% travel. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years leading VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a driver’s license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in developing strategic visions.
• Manage workshare and project assignments.
• Provide direct project support in leading value engineering workshops.

Skills

Certified Value Specialist (CVS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Professional Engineering registration (PE)

Job description

Job Overview

HDR is seeking a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Lead to assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in developing strategic visions and tactical plans. The role involves participating in the hiring process, managing workshare and project assignments, and providing direct project support in leading select value engineering workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops, and related assignments nationwide. This position will collaborate with other Business Groups, Market Sectors, and Business Classes to support client project needs, participate in business development activities, and support all phases of project development.

Location and Travel

The role is geographically non‑specific but preferred in regions with significant HDR presence. A travel requirement of approximately 50% is expected, with monthly variations between 25% and 75%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering registration (PE)
• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with a minimum of five years participating in major infrastructure VE workshops
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies or private entities with a track record of success
• Minimum of five years in leading cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops for major infrastructure projects
• Experience in the development and management of strategic marketing programs
• Experience in managing a wide range of client relationships and specific project pursuits
• Experience with industry associations and a visible profile in transportation and key markets
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors, and operations staff
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 75%

Required Qualifications

• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with six-plus years leading VE workshops for major infrastructure projects, or PE license with six-plus years leading CSRA workshops
• Maintain client relationships with public agencies or private entities, with a track record of success
• Experience in the development and management of strategic marketing programs
• Experience in the development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific project pursuits
• Experience with industry associations to maintain a visible profile in transportation and other key markets
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors, and operations staff
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and a willingness to participate in our employee‑owned culture
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must possess a driver’s license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that 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 compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

EEO and Equal Opportunity

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, or conviction records.