Stormwater Planning Section Lead

HDR•Everett, WA

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Stormwater Planning Section Lead in its Water Business Group. The role supports section operations and staff development, project production and management, marketing and business development, and coordination with other sections and business groups. The lead serves as a stormwater technical leader and subject matter expert, directs technical work on projects, supports client relationships and high-quality project delivery, and helps grow HDR's stormwater business in Washington. The role also supports recruitment and team development and strengthens HDR's industry presence through professional organizations, conferences, and industry events. HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, with employees encouraged to contribute their perspectives and ideas. Its Water Business Group works on water infrastructure, public health, environmental sustainability, and resilience challenges.

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 actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Assist with operating the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
May serve as an Assistant Project Manager and assist with project production alongside management responsibilities.
Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Work directly with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related matters.
Assist in ensuring work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through the proactive project management system.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Assist with selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
Work with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national marketing and production efforts.
Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, including active participation in relevant technical practice groups.
Lead technical aspects of projects, from individual tasks to multidisciplinary efforts; manage projects and client relationships and ensure high-quality delivery.
Support other business groups with stormwater needs and build an internal pipeline of projects to support continued business center growth.
Identify and attract stormwater talent, and recruit and supervise staff as the business center grows.
Build and foster teams to pursue, win, and deliver stormwater-specific projects in Washington.
Partner with Business Development staff to plan business center growth in Washington, including identifying priority clients and opportunities, pre-marketing, and assembling pursuit teams.
Strengthen HDR's stormwater industry presence through participation in professional organizations, conferences, and industry events.
Perform other duties as needed.