HDR
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group)
HDR, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) – HDR At HDR, our employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowered to bring authentic selves and ideas to work. This role provides strategic national focus on positioning HDR as a preferred provider for construction services in the water infrastructure industry. The Director leads CM business development, project delivery, and group leadership/communications across the Water Business Group (WBG). This position reports to the WBG Service Delivery Director. Responsibilities
Business Development
Maintain market intelligence regarding industry competition, potential partners, acquisitions and/or new hires. Capture HDR and competition SOQs, proposals, presentations, scopes of work with associated fees. Ensure all regions maintain CM pursuit target lists and Client Maintenance plans relevant to CM delivery. Support capture planning efforts, preproposal visitations, qualifications and proposal preparation to standardize HDR CM business development and client interaction. Provide marketing support on pursuits to elevate HDR’s selection hit rate. Maintain List of Major CM or PM/CM or OA/CM Projects. Maintain Toolkit, related SharePoint sites and promote best practices/tools across the Business Group. Implement Presentation/Interview training workshops for all Senior Construction Managers. Project Delivery
Capture/disseminate relevant CM delivery lessons learned. Ensure use of HDR best practices, procedures, templates and protocol for consistent CM delivery coast to coast. Collaborate with other Business Class Directors on delivery of existing projects and long-term tactical plans for the water construction services program. Provide principal level project management and issue resolution when needed. Track/trend actual project delivery costs against budget and incorporate lessons into future scope/fee development. Maintain list of CM/CI resources and provide CM resource planning across the Business Group. Lead PARR reviews; train staff to be Lead Reviewers and participate as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper CM protocol and address performance with the Owner. Promote RAKEN Field Reporting App; update HDR Technical Guidelines as needed; manage license renewals and seat distribution with coordination as required. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) software for workflows and dashboards; coordinate with relevant contacts. Serve as the WBG point of contact on questions related to CMIS. Update and maintain HDR Construction Management Manual, CM Procedures/Forms & Field Checklists; ensure CM access/use across the Business Group. Leadership and Communications
Reinvigorate CM Practice Community with regular calls and share wins, lessons learned and information. Collaborate with Field Services Communications Director, Construction Services Director, other CM Business Class Directors, SH&E Director, Field Services Client Development Lead, Project Controls Director and CCC Director of Operations; participate in Field Services Steering Committee. Lead CMAA engagement; represent HDR as a CMAA member and board contributor; manage dues, conference sponsorships, awards nominations, and CCM designation promotion. Develop and monitor CM staff development; maintain training plans, protocols and sessions. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years of experience in managing construction delivery programs for the water infrastructure industry. PE or related professional certifications are desirable. This position can be located in any HDR US office. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field Professional registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on CM efforts Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values Active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe / Our Commitment
HDR is our company. We build on each other’s experiences to make great things possible, shaping a collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities. As employee owners, we are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and contribution. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position is $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education and location. (Full-time regular positions; temporary/part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Location & Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States various locations Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time | Employment Type: Regular | BusinessClass: Construction Services (HDRE) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.
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Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) – HDR At HDR, our employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowered to bring authentic selves and ideas to work. This role provides strategic national focus on positioning HDR as a preferred provider for construction services in the water infrastructure industry. The Director leads CM business development, project delivery, and group leadership/communications across the Water Business Group (WBG). This position reports to the WBG Service Delivery Director. Responsibilities
Business Development
Maintain market intelligence regarding industry competition, potential partners, acquisitions and/or new hires. Capture HDR and competition SOQs, proposals, presentations, scopes of work with associated fees. Ensure all regions maintain CM pursuit target lists and Client Maintenance plans relevant to CM delivery. Support capture planning efforts, preproposal visitations, qualifications and proposal preparation to standardize HDR CM business development and client interaction. Provide marketing support on pursuits to elevate HDR’s selection hit rate. Maintain List of Major CM or PM/CM or OA/CM Projects. Maintain Toolkit, related SharePoint sites and promote best practices/tools across the Business Group. Implement Presentation/Interview training workshops for all Senior Construction Managers. Project Delivery
Capture/disseminate relevant CM delivery lessons learned. Ensure use of HDR best practices, procedures, templates and protocol for consistent CM delivery coast to coast. Collaborate with other Business Class Directors on delivery of existing projects and long-term tactical plans for the water construction services program. Provide principal level project management and issue resolution when needed. Track/trend actual project delivery costs against budget and incorporate lessons into future scope/fee development. Maintain list of CM/CI resources and provide CM resource planning across the Business Group. Lead PARR reviews; train staff to be Lead Reviewers and participate as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper CM protocol and address performance with the Owner. Promote RAKEN Field Reporting App; update HDR Technical Guidelines as needed; manage license renewals and seat distribution with coordination as required. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) software for workflows and dashboards; coordinate with relevant contacts. Serve as the WBG point of contact on questions related to CMIS. Update and maintain HDR Construction Management Manual, CM Procedures/Forms & Field Checklists; ensure CM access/use across the Business Group. Leadership and Communications
Reinvigorate CM Practice Community with regular calls and share wins, lessons learned and information. Collaborate with Field Services Communications Director, Construction Services Director, other CM Business Class Directors, SH&E Director, Field Services Client Development Lead, Project Controls Director and CCC Director of Operations; participate in Field Services Steering Committee. Lead CMAA engagement; represent HDR as a CMAA member and board contributor; manage dues, conference sponsorships, awards nominations, and CCM designation promotion. Develop and monitor CM staff development; maintain training plans, protocols and sessions. Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years of experience in managing construction delivery programs for the water infrastructure industry. PE or related professional certifications are desirable. This position can be located in any HDR US office. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field Professional registration and related technical experience Experience in development and management of diverse teams Ability to work cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on CM efforts Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values Active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe / Our Commitment
HDR is our company. We build on each other’s experiences to make great things possible, shaping a collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities. As employee owners, we are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and contribution. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position is $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education and location. (Full-time regular positions; temporary/part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Location & Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States various locations Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time | Employment Type: Regular | BusinessClass: Construction Services (HDRE) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories.
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