Water Resources – Team Lead

HDR•Columbus, OH

About The Position

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. Ideas inspire positive change. Coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. Small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. HDR is seeking a Water Resources Team Lead to support our expanding market sector within the PA/OH/WV/DE Area. This is a leadership role that involves project management, design management, business development, as well as planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of entry and mid-level professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 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

BS degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
Ohio PE, or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
8+ years directly related experience including 2+ years of Project Management experience.
Must be able to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project’s activities and direction.
Be a technical leader, and authority in projects and tasks involving dams, levees, and civil works engineering.
Be knowledgeable of today’s technical standards.
Exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and the demonstrate expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Highly motivated self-starter and team oriented.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills and the ability to assimilate data and put into a big picture context are essential.
Must have experience designing and directing complex multi-discipline projects.
Strong technical writing abilities, solid engineering background, and effective presentation skills are necessary for this position.
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with the management of projects with existing clients for Water Resources projects and build on current program.
Further develop the Water Resources Program in PA/OH/WV/DE by identifying additional projects and clients that will drive growth.
Lead, recruit, and mentor junior staff within the program.
Plan, execute, and complete tasks on assigned projects independently and collaboratively. This position may be required to review design and construction submittals for compliance with applicable codes, design standards, project requirements, and contract documents.
Define investigations and design activities for dams, levees, and hydraulic structures.
Involvement in communication with both internal and external clients.
Lead technical analyses, assist with the preparation of proposals and reports, and coordination with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on drawings and in the field.
Engage in supporting development of technical scope of works and fee proposals, as well as responses to RFP’s related to dams, levees, and civil works services.
Must be able to independently make decisions and recommendations that will impact a project’s activities and direction
Be a leader in projects and tasks involving dams, levees, and civil works engineering.
Exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and the demonstrate expertise in managing several complex tasks simultaneously.