Area Manager

HDR • Vancouver, BC

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

HDR is seeking an Area Manager who will be responsible for leading HDR’s Western Canada Engineering program to achieve annual operational goals and long-term strategic plan. This includes the growth, profitability, management, and overall vision of the Western Canada operations of HDR, which employs over 120 professional staff in 5 offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of related management experience required
• P.Eng. preferred but not required.
• Experience in managing contracts with fees in excess of $5M desired.
• Proven success in marketing and delivering consulting services in the areas of transportation, water/wastewater/water resources, power/energy, and environmental resource management strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and community involvement skills are a must.
• Experience with strategic planning and yearly budget planning is also required.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversight, in partnership with local Business Group and Support Team representatives, the overall operations of the business.
• Establish the tone and culture for the business in this area and ensure implementation of the business unit operating plan while maximizing revenue and profitability.
• Partner with key leaders within HDR to direct business activities, work directly with business groups, market sectors, operations leads, and client development groups to identify, develop and support profitable growth in the Area’s Transportation, Resources (Power/Industrial/Waste), Water and Building Engineering Services market sectors.
• HDR representation at area industry and client events.
• Significant involvement and participation in client development and maintenance activities.
• Establishment of business unit policies and support of HDR corporate policies.
• Projection of contract financial fees and budget information in conjunction with Marketing and Project Management forecasts.
• Development of the annual area budget and oversight of the area annual planning process.
• Establishing and/or maintaining quality control processes and procedures.

Benefits

• employee-ownership model
• support and care for our people
• inclusive environment
• welcomed, valued, respected
• empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager