HDR
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group)
HDR, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) role at HDR. The primary duty 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, capturing best practices, tools, templates, protocols, and other intelligence to sustain successful Construction Management delivery across the Business Group. 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 visits, qualifications and proposal preparation to create a more formulaic approach to 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. 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 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 developing 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 learned into future scope/fee development. Maintain list of CM/CI resources and availability; provide CM resource planning across the Business Group. Lead PARR reviews (for projects entering the construction phase); train staff to be Lead Reviewers; attend PARR reviews as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper Construction Management protocol and address Owner feedback. Promote the use of the RAKEN Field Reporting App; manage licenses renewals; coordinate with related teams. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) software for managing workflows and dashboards; coordinate with relevant stakeholders. Serve as the WBG point of contact on CMIS questions. Update and maintain HDR Construction Management Manual, CM Procedures/Forms & Field Checklists; ensure CM access/use across the Business Group. Construction Management Leadership and Communications Reinvigorate CM Practice Community; plan and conduct regular CM Practice Community calls and share wins and lessons learned. 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 director; coordinate dues, conference sponsorships, and CMAA project award nominations; maintain list of HDR CCMs and encourage pursuit of CCM designation. Ensure WBG CM staff development; maintain and develop CM 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 US HDR office. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field; a minimum of 10 years of related experience; professional engineering 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; commitment to quality, HDR values, and employee-owned culture. What We Believe & Commitment
HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. We foster a collaborative culture, organizational trust, and strong client/community connections. As employee owners, we create 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. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package and an expected compensation range of $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education, and location. Location & Other Details
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States including North Carolina, Minnesota, Wyoming, California, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Florida, Colorado, etc. (list of locations provided in original posting) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Construction Services (HDRE)
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Construction Management Business Class Director (Water Business Group) role at HDR. The primary duty 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, capturing best practices, tools, templates, protocols, and other intelligence to sustain successful Construction Management delivery across the Business Group. 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 visits, qualifications and proposal preparation to create a more formulaic approach to 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. 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 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 developing 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 learned into future scope/fee development. Maintain list of CM/CI resources and availability; provide CM resource planning across the Business Group. Lead PARR reviews (for projects entering the construction phase); train staff to be Lead Reviewers; attend PARR reviews as needed. Perform project site audits to ensure proper Construction Management protocol and address Owner feedback. Promote the use of the RAKEN Field Reporting App; manage licenses renewals; coordinate with related teams. Promote and administer use of Newforma Construction Administration (Newforma CA) software for managing workflows and dashboards; coordinate with relevant stakeholders. Serve as the WBG point of contact on CMIS questions. Update and maintain HDR Construction Management Manual, CM Procedures/Forms & Field Checklists; ensure CM access/use across the Business Group. Construction Management Leadership and Communications Reinvigorate CM Practice Community; plan and conduct regular CM Practice Community calls and share wins and lessons learned. 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 director; coordinate dues, conference sponsorships, and CMAA project award nominations; maintain list of HDR CCMs and encourage pursuit of CCM designation. Ensure WBG CM staff development; maintain and develop CM 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 US HDR office. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field; a minimum of 10 years of related experience; professional engineering 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; commitment to quality, HDR values, and employee-owned culture. What We Believe & Commitment
HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. We foster a collaborative culture, organizational trust, and strong client/community connections. As employee owners, we create 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. HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package and an expected compensation range of $163,422-$324,250 depending on skills, experience, education, and location. Location & Other Details
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States including North Carolina, Minnesota, Wyoming, California, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Florida, Colorado, etc. (list of locations provided in original posting) Job Posting: Sep 12, 2025 Industry: Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • Business Class: Construction Services (HDRE)
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