Structural Section Manager

HDR•Columbus, OH

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
Perform other duties as needed