Business Development/Project Delivery Leader
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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. Watch Our Story:' ' 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.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently looking for a Kentucky Business Development and Project Delivery Leader for the Kentucky/Tennessee/Arkansas Water Business Group [WBG]. The Business Development and Project Delivery Leader will collaborate with KY/TN/AR Area WBG staff, client managers, and leadership to support the growth of our practice to new clients while expanding our relationships with key existing clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationships with clients across the Area, especially with leaders of those organizations. The candidate is also expected to support project and initiative advancement via engagement with HDR's local, regional and national market sector leaders and client managers.

In the role of KY Business Development and Project Delivery Leader we'll count on you to:

• Identify opportunities with new and existing clients and position HDR for success by developing innovative and winning solutions with a primary focus on the central and western Kentucky marketplace.
• Expand relationship depth with key existing and new clients.
• Partner with our KY/TN/AR Client Development Leader and WBG Operations Manager, project and client managers, technical resources, and the client development team to strategically grow our services to new clients as well as expand our capabilities with existing key clients.
• Maintain and broaden HDR's brand within the local/state and national professional water organizations and regional partnerships.
• Provide Project/Initiative Support as Principal in Charge, Technical Advisor, Quality Control Reviewer on drinking water, water resources and wastewater projects, and project manager or technical role on select projects within New York area.
• Provide leadership for the Lexington Office Water group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Civil/Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline field
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in client and partnership development
• Professional Engineering license and has related technical experience
• Proven capabilities in business development in a wide range of service areas and client types
• Strong client relationships in Kentucky, especially at the leadership and management levels
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in developing and managing diverse teams
• Work cooperatively with operations managers, technical and marketing directors on client development 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 or more year of relevant experience in the water/wastewater or related (e.g. consulting
• Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Strong client relationships in Kentucky and neighboring areas

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.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Water Treatment Job Posting: Nov 6, 2023