South Florida Water Business Group Project Delivery Lead at HDR
HDR · Doral, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Doral
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HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our South Florida (S FL) Water Business Group (WBG) Project Delivery Lead (PDL). As PDL, you will report to the Florida Water Business Group Manager (BGM) and work alongside the BGM to provide project review oversight and management of projects across three offices with a WBG presence in South Florida. You will collaborate closely with HDR’s WBG Market Sector and Business Class Leads to transition strategic initiatives for business development into successful project delivery within South Florida. You will serve as the Principal In Charge, Project Manager or Client Manager for identified projects delivered within South Florida, responsible for coordinating staffing and technical resources with service leaders throughout HDR.
Your direct reports may include local, Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators. In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the PDL will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery with the FL WBG Professional Services Lead, Business Class leads and business development leaders within the WBG and other business groups. You will also support recruiting efforts to attract and retain eminent talent for our local program.
Primary Responsibilities
Work closely with the FL WBG Manager to oversee project delivery.
Develop and implement business group controls and reporting procedures to capture and manage project delivery, in alignment with corporate, regional, and area goals and practices.
Provide team organization and leadership for projects across the South FL WBG offices.
Work closely with the FL WBG Professional Services lead to drive quality delivery of our projects.
Serve as member of project team that assists in development of project-specific Project Management Plans and works in close cooperation with the Project Manager and Task Leads for monitoring and oversight of internal project quality activities
Work with Program/Project Managers to assess and incorporate lessons learned and client feedback from project reviews and client meetings
Perform project reviews focusing on delivery oversight, financials, schedule, quality, and project staffing.
Coordinate with business class and market sector leaders on staff assignments for projects across South Florida as well as workshare management with HDR Areas outside of Florida
Actively participate in recruiting efforts for the Area WBG program.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in relevant Engineering fields (Civil, Environmental)
Prior related engineering and management consulting experience
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the area's water permitting, planning, and design practice
History of successful project and/or program management with a focus on technical delivery and project leadership
History of successful leadership of major BD campaigns and understanding of the framework and tools used to understand our client's needs and develop winning strategies and marketing materials
Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects, especially in the local markets
Success in initiating and managing growth
A team-first collaborative attitude
Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight
Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
Able to work under and meet tight deadlines
Well-developed analytical and organizational skills
Ability to interact with design and construction teams positively and proactively
Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus)
Local candidates are preferred
- 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
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