HDR
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group)
HDR, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) – HDR At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? The primary duty of the Construction Management Business Class Director is to provide 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, captures best practices, tools, templates, and protocols to sustain successful Construction Management delivery across the entire Business Group. 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 competitor 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, pre-proposal visitations, qualifications and proposal preparation to create a more formulaic HDR CM business development and client interaction. Provide marketing support on all pursuits to elevate HDR’s selection hit rate. Maintain List of Major CM or PM/CM or OA/CM Projects 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 as necessary. Ensure use of HDR best practices, procedures, templates and protocol for more consistent CM delivery coast to coast. Work 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 for projects entering the construction phase; train additional staff to be Lead Reviewers and attend reviews as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper CM protocol and address performance with the Owner. Promote the use of RAKEN Field Reporting App and update HDR Technical Guidelines; manage annual license renewals and coordinate payments as needed. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) for workflows and dashboards. Serve as the WBG point of contact on CMIS questions; update and maintain the HDR Construction Management Manual, procedures, forms, and field checklists with access across the Business Group. Construction Management Leadership and Communications
Reinvigorate CM Practice Community; plan regular CM Practice Community calls and broadcast group wins and lessons learned. Collaborate with Field Services Communications Director and other leadership to participate in Field Services Steering Committee. Lead CMAA engagement; represent HDR as a CMAA member and board of directors; manage membership dues and sponsorships; coordinate nominations for awards; encourage CCM designation. Ensure WBG CM staff development with a training plan and sessions. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field. Professional registration (e.g., PE) or related technical experience. Experience in development and management of diverse teams; ability to collaborate with other leaders on CM efforts. Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values; active participation in employee-owned culture is a must. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years 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. Additional Information
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time Employment Type: Regular Business Class: Construction Services (HDRE) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and provide a comprehensive benefits package to employee owners, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and more. Salary range for this position is $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education and location.
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Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) – HDR At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? The primary duty of the Construction Management Business Class Director is to provide 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, captures best practices, tools, templates, and protocols to sustain successful Construction Management delivery across the entire Business Group. 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 competitor 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, pre-proposal visitations, qualifications and proposal preparation to create a more formulaic HDR CM business development and client interaction. Provide marketing support on all pursuits to elevate HDR’s selection hit rate. Maintain List of Major CM or PM/CM or OA/CM Projects 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 as necessary. Ensure use of HDR best practices, procedures, templates and protocol for more consistent CM delivery coast to coast. Work 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 for projects entering the construction phase; train additional staff to be Lead Reviewers and attend reviews as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper CM protocol and address performance with the Owner. Promote the use of RAKEN Field Reporting App and update HDR Technical Guidelines; manage annual license renewals and coordinate payments as needed. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) for workflows and dashboards. Serve as the WBG point of contact on CMIS questions; update and maintain the HDR Construction Management Manual, procedures, forms, and field checklists with access across the Business Group. Construction Management Leadership and Communications
Reinvigorate CM Practice Community; plan regular CM Practice Community calls and broadcast group wins and lessons learned. Collaborate with Field Services Communications Director and other leadership to participate in Field Services Steering Committee. Lead CMAA engagement; represent HDR as a CMAA member and board of directors; manage membership dues and sponsorships; coordinate nominations for awards; encourage CCM designation. Ensure WBG CM staff development with a training plan and sessions. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field. Professional registration (e.g., PE) or related technical experience. Experience in development and management of diverse teams; ability to collaborate with other leaders on CM efforts. Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values; active participation in employee-owned culture is a must. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years 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. Additional Information
Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time Employment Type: Regular Business Class: Construction Services (HDRE) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and provide a comprehensive benefits package to employee owners, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and more. Salary range for this position is $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education and location.
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