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The Building Engineering Services Business Group (BES BG) Technology Director will work as part of our Professional Services program, with the primary function of driving a strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions across the multidisciplinary BES consulting practice.
As the BES BG Technology Director, you will lead a team of technology experts, collaborating closely with BES leadership, IT Group, operational leadership, technology leaders from throughout the organization, vendors, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be leveraging technology to optimize project execution, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within the practice and within the industry. This will be accomplished by uniting a cohesive BES technology strategy under a technology leadership umbrella, and through the advancement and implementation of technology initiatives related to all phases of technology including digital delivery, data strategy and governance, computational engineering and automation, and other value-added emerging technologies.
This position will report to the Professional Services Director, and success will include developing effective technology-centric solutions to consulting and project delivery, creating a community of practice around technology within the organization, shaping the strategic plan for the next five to ten years, leveraging technology as a differentiator for HDR and our clients, and positioning HDR as a leader in the marketplace.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead a team of technical experts within BES and facilitate development of a BES technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, implements, and monitors strategies for technology, and associated investments within the business group.
Couple a market-centric, innovative, and technology-forward strategy to a pragmatic approach to implementation and appropriate risk management.
Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and tie the BES community of technology professionals together for connection, networking, idea and knowledge sharing.
Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and inform critical BES stakeholders of technology program, including geographic leadership and market sector leadership.
Lead the team in developing and implementing standardized approaches and recommended practices for increased efficiency of technology related workflows and quality of delivery.
Elevate the state of the practice through thought leadership activities such as industry related awards, publishing articles, speaking engagements, leadership opportunities within societies and technical organizations.
Lead visioning for technology workforce of the future. Recruit, develop, and retain technology talent.
Partner with key stakeholders to identify and develop a network of Technical Experts/Subject Matter Experts as needed to support the HDR enterprise.
Work to identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing and modeling, and work with corporate information technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or similar related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry
Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization.
Experience in data architecture, data management and well-versed in industry standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives
Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment
Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the architectural-engineering sector.
Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, and data sciences
Required Qualifications
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
Our Commitment HDR is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Location and Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Industry: Building Engineering • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Digital
Posting date: July 25, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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BES Business Group Technology Director
role at
HDR .
The Building Engineering Services Business Group (BES BG) Technology Director will work as part of our Professional Services program, with the primary function of driving a strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions across the multidisciplinary BES consulting practice.
As the BES BG Technology Director, you will lead a team of technology experts, collaborating closely with BES leadership, IT Group, operational leadership, technology leaders from throughout the organization, vendors, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be leveraging technology to optimize project execution, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within the practice and within the industry. This will be accomplished by uniting a cohesive BES technology strategy under a technology leadership umbrella, and through the advancement and implementation of technology initiatives related to all phases of technology including digital delivery, data strategy and governance, computational engineering and automation, and other value-added emerging technologies.
This position will report to the Professional Services Director, and success will include developing effective technology-centric solutions to consulting and project delivery, creating a community of practice around technology within the organization, shaping the strategic plan for the next five to ten years, leveraging technology as a differentiator for HDR and our clients, and positioning HDR as a leader in the marketplace.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead a team of technical experts within BES and facilitate development of a BES technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, implements, and monitors strategies for technology, and associated investments within the business group.
Couple a market-centric, innovative, and technology-forward strategy to a pragmatic approach to implementation and appropriate risk management.
Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and tie the BES community of technology professionals together for connection, networking, idea and knowledge sharing.
Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and inform critical BES stakeholders of technology program, including geographic leadership and market sector leadership.
Lead the team in developing and implementing standardized approaches and recommended practices for increased efficiency of technology related workflows and quality of delivery.
Elevate the state of the practice through thought leadership activities such as industry related awards, publishing articles, speaking engagements, leadership opportunities within societies and technical organizations.
Lead visioning for technology workforce of the future. Recruit, develop, and retain technology talent.
Partner with key stakeholders to identify and develop a network of Technical Experts/Subject Matter Experts as needed to support the HDR enterprise.
Work to identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing and modeling, and work with corporate information technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or similar related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry
Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization.
Experience in data architecture, data management and well-versed in industry standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives
Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment
Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the architectural-engineering sector.
Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, and data sciences
Required Qualifications
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
Our Commitment HDR is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Location and Schedule
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Industry: Building Engineering • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Digital
Posting date: July 25, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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