Project Risk Management Lead
🔍 United States, Washington, Olympia
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Description
HDR is looking for a Project Risk Management Lead. This position will assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in the development of strategic visions and tactical plans, contemplate and participate in the hiring process, manage workshare and project assignments and provide direct project support in leading select cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide. This role will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client’s project needs. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must.
This position will also participate in business development activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally.
Keyword(s): Transportation, Value Engineering, Risk Management
Location and Travel
The geographic location of this position is within the USA or Canada. The average travel requirement is estimated at 50% with monthly variations between 25% and 75%.
Utilization
The responsibilities of this role are split between (work planning, hiring, etc.) to business development (strategic and tactical planning) to supporting technical delivery with various market sectors and business groups. However, as a ‘seller-doer’, this position will be actively engaged in project and program work with a steady-state utilization goal of at least 80% on billable project work after the initial year. The type of work will depend largely on the engagement, but most likely will be in the role of a facilitator of Risk workshops along with quality or technical reviews utilizing the individual’s strengths and experiences. First 12-month utilization is anticipated to be 60%.
Preferred:
- PE License
- RMP-PMI® Certification
- Minimum of five (5) years in leading cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops
Other desired:
- Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.
- Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.
- Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs.
- Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
- Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff.
- Be willing to travel domestically up to 75% of their time.
- PMP certification
- Minimum of five (5) years in leading value engineering services for major infrastructure projects
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
- Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
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.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
