North Texas Project Delivery Leader

HDR•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced water industry professional to serve as its North Texas Water Project Delivery Leader (PDL). The PDL reports to the North Texas Water Business Group Manager and works with that manager to review, oversee, and manage strategic projects across HDR offices in North Texas. The role partners with water market sector leaders to turn business development initiatives into successful project delivery and may serve as Principal in Charge, Project Sponsor, Client Manager, or Senior Project Manager on critical projects. It coordinates staffing and technical resources with service leaders throughout HDR. The PDL works with area water leadership to advance technical delivery, staff career development, and mentorship. Direct reports may include local program managers, project managers, commercial managers, and collaborative delivery leads. The role also collaborates on technical delivery and business development for cross-business-group opportunities and supports recruiting to attract and retain leaders at multiple experience levels. Responsibilities include developing staff project management skills, leading project teams across area offices, reviewing delivery performance and project controls, coordinating technical staffing and worksharing, supporting project management processes, and championing cross-business-group efforts. The PDL also manages large or key projects, assists with contract reviews and risk management, promotes effective technology and solutions in project delivery, and provides early QA/QC review for wastewater project deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience.
Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, such as civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, or environmental engineering.
15 years of experience.
Prior consulting experience in wastewater, drinking water, or water resources management.
Maintains engineering registration and has extensive related technical expertise.
Texas or Oklahoma Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months.
Experience managing and developing diverse teams.
Ability to work cooperatively with operations managers, technical staff, and marketing managers on professional services efforts.
Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

Responsibilities

Develop project management skills for staff across all North Texas offices.
Organize and provide leadership for project management teams on projects across area offices.
Perform project reviews focused on delivery oversight, financials, schedule, quality, and staffing.
Coordinate technical staff assignments and workshare management with market sector leaders and HDR offices.
Perform matrix of authority responsibilities as delegated by the Business Group Manager.
Support area project management processes and help remove barriers to effective project execution.
Champion cross-business-group efforts.
Function as project manager on large or key projects.
Assist with contract reviews on key projects to support risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews, and resolution of claims.
Ensure appropriate technology and solutions are integrated into project delivery.
Serve as a QA/QC reviewer for wastewater projects, including plans, specifications, models, presentations, and reports, and engage early in project delivery.
Collaborate with area water leadership on technical delivery, career development, and staff mentorship.
Collaborate on technical delivery and business development for cross-business-group opportunities.
Support recruiting efforts to attract and retain talented leaders.
Perform other duties as needed.