Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead

HDR, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a leader to grow and manage the Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management group in Washington.

The role collaborates with the Water Business Group Manager, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on technical and business development strategies, with duties spanning master planning through design and support during construction. The Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead interfaces with regional and national leaders to advance capabilities, support pursuits, mentor

Responsibilities

• Staff development: select, train, develop and manage technical personnel; supervise engineers and junior staff.
• Technical excellence: function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects; improve technical competencies.

Job description

You will be responsible for leading and growing the existing Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management group for Washington. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. The work products in this area are broad and may include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will include supporting pursuits and opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.

As the Wastewater Treatment Business Class Lead (BCL) you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete wastewater projects including planning, permitting, condition assessment, and design. You will also be expected to engage in industry groups and conferences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Staff Development
  • Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
  • Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
  • Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
  • Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
  • Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2-6 person range).
• Technical Excellence
  • Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
  • Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
  • See that all work is