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 has an excellent opportunity for a Nebraska/Iowa Utility Management Services (UMS) Business Class Lead. In this position, you will serve as a seller-doer to grow the UMS business class by leading pursuits, managing staff, and managing projects.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR’s NE/IA UMS Business Class Lead will provide leadership to develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical services for municipal water and wastewater utility support services, particularly utility planning, asset management, finance, regulatory support, and operations consulting. The NE/IA UMS Business Class Lead will lead the growth and further develop and manage UMS projects that may include condition assessment and rehabilitation of water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, utility management/asset management, business process assessments, strategic planning, capital planning & rate studies, operations optimization, regulatory support, system conveyance, master planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/ visualization, or pursuit of federal funding/financing.

• Identify project opportunities, lead client development and pursuits to win work of key projects in the UMS business sector and assist with others as directed.
• Pursue UMS project opportunities across business groups, business classes and market sectors.
• Develop and implement strategies, with the collaboration from local, regional and national support, for the marketing and delivery of UMS services.
• Manage and execute project delivery for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater utility projects as a Seller/Doer.
• Perform Project Management duties and be responsible for project financials and the project team.
• Develop, mentor and manage staff in the UMS business class
• Active engagement in selected professional conferences and industry associations with presentations, committee assignments and leadership positions.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work collaboratively with other Business Class Leads and Market Sector Leads within the water business group
• Commit to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning or related field
• 10+ years related experience in drinking water, stormwater and wastewater practices, policies, processes, technologies
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Water and wastewater market sector business development accomplishments and aptitude
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Strong client relations skills, along with an interest in client and business development
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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