Construction Management Services - Section Leader

HDR • Sacramento, CA

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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?

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 water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 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

Nice To Haves

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by Construction Management Association of America
• Professional Engineer in California

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team within the CMS Business Class
• Manage workload and adjust staff assignments as needed to deliver quality products
• Provide oversight and mentorship on projects
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel
• Support hiring initiatives for the CMS Business Class
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Support project management activities including planning, directing and monitoring
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, progress reports, budgets, and schedule management reports
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Coordinate local bidding efforts
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
• Participate in business development, including client interaction, proposal development, and participation in professional societies
• Support implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by BC leadership
• Mentor local project staff that are less experienced Project Managers to help develop their professional growth.
• Be active in recruitment and hiring
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• This position is subject to a preemployment drug screen.

What This Job Offers

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