About Us

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.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Power Delivery Section Manager to join our growing Power Delivery team in Illinois/Indiana.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Power Delivery Section Manager include technical leadership and responsibility for the operational management, program growth, and oversight of a production section including project delivery, staffing, recruiting, quality, utilization, workload forecasting, work-sharing, safety, morale, supervision, interface with local, regional, and national leaders, and the general direction of the section to ensure that the operations expectations are met.

Specific duties include:

• Responsible for growing, monitoring, and participating in the execution of HDR's portfolio of Power Delivery services in the area.
• Provide technical leadership/project management to ensure projects have appropriate staff and that the quality program is implemented effectively.
• Coordinate closely with the IL/IN Resources' Business Group Manager, Power Delivery Regional Practice Leader, and Power Business Development Leader, to align resources and technical expertise with workload and marketing efforts to deliver for the clients.
• Drive client growth, locally and regionally, including recruiting and hiring staff to support and implement business development and marketing plans.
• Coordinate with local operations, section managers in other offices, and business group leadership to support work-sharing efforts.
• Manage workload and utilizations in the section to meet the operating goals of the Areas. Complete timely reporting to local operations and business group leadership as required and maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting per direction from leadership.
• Responsible for understanding all applicable safety policies and procedures and ensuring that they are understood and followed, in close coordination with the Office Safety Coordinator.
• Administer performance reviews and staff evaluations of direct reports.
• Monitor and manage staff morale in the section and provide leadership to promote a positive work environment.
• Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Lead and motivate the staff in the section to strive to meet operational goals.
• Participate in industry associations as a representative of HDR.
• Attend industry conferences as a representative of HDR.

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Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related bachelors plus industry experience required.
• 10 years of industry experience preferred, with a strong understanding of Work Breakdown Structures, Cost to Complete Analysis, and Fee Development.
• Prior experience in the management and development of power delivery teams is preferred.
• Strong communication and listening skills a must.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license preferred.
• PMP Certification Preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.