Nebraska/Iowa Area Building Engineering Services Business Group Manager
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HDR is seeking an Area Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group Manager for our Nebraska/Iowa Area.
The primary duties of the Nebraska/Iowa Area Building Engineering Services Business Group Manager include responsibility for the operations of the BES business group in Nebraska/Iowa including day to day operations of the area BES business group, staff recruiting and development, business development, project delivery, profitability, workload management, staff mentoring and support, and quality control. The Area BES Business Group provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally. This position works closely and collaboratively with all of HDR’s current Business Groups and National Directors and coordinates project delivery services with business lines in the company that require building engineering design.
- Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and sells and wins projects that match the interests and skill sets of the staff.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the business and to diversify the client base. The chosen candidate will be responsible for implementation of a business plan that is focused on responsible and smart growth opportunities in the identified market sectors.
- Manage, supervise, and mentor staff, provide technical direction and services, staff administration, overseeing quality of deliverables, manages projects, and marketing and positioning HDR for strategic client and project pursuits.
- Engage Market Sector/Business Class leadership staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives, tailored to the Nebraska/Iowa geography during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings.
- Function as a senior project manager on select projects in addition to management responsibilities, and also be administratively responsible for the group’s staff and technical service functions, subsequently leading and coordinating services across service lines with other sections.
- Recruit, train, develop and manage BES personnel.
- Work cooperatively with Regional and National Directors and coordinate services with other business lines in the company.
- Nebraska and/or Iowa PE Required (demonstrated ability to obtain by comity within 6 months of hire is acceptable).
- History of successful leadership of major business development 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.
- Experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams.
- History of successful leadership and mentoring of staff and managers of staff.
- History of successful project and/or program management.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- 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 in a positive and proactive manner.
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
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