Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
3 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
team leadership
technical excellence
client engagement
design lead
project management
practice development
The Area Structural Business Class Lead, based in downtown Chicago, will direct the Nebraska/Iowa structural engineering team, champion technical excellence, and drive staff recruitment and development. This role collaborates with market‑sector leaders, engages clients and stakeholders, and contributes to marketing, proposals, and thought leadership within the engineering and architecture community.
- Lead the Nebraska/Iowa structural engineering team, emphasizing technical excellence, quality, recruiting, and staff development.
- Partner with market‑sector leaders to ensure excellence across commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education, laboratory, and mission‑critical projects.
- Engage clients and community stakeholders to understand project needs and build relationships.
- Contribute to marketing, planning, proposal development, and interview processes in key markets.
- Promote HDR’s structural engineering practice through conferences, academic collaborations, and client outreach.
- Serve as design lead or engineering project manager on major projects when required.
- Build and sustain a leadership team responsible for staff development, technical improvement, profitability, morale, and quality control.
- Oversee proactive staff management to plan, organize, control, check, and evaluate all work.
- Implement, monitor, and support company policies across the structural work group.
- Collaborate with business class directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business initiatives.
- Encourage and participate in work‑sharing and practice development with HDR’s nationwide structural engineering network.
Requirements
professional registration
10+ years
bachelor's degree
architecture
engineering
team leadership
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field, possess at least ten years of experience, and maintain a professional registration. They should demonstrate a track record of leading diverse teams, commitment to quality and HDR values, and a proactive, employee‑owned culture mindset.
- Maintain a professional or engineering registration and demonstrate ten or more years of relevant experience.
Benefits
At HDR, employee‑owners cultivate a welcoming, inclusive environment where individuals are valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves and innovative ideas to work each day. The company emphasizes its impact on the world through a culture of inclusion both internally and in the communities it serves.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1917
Year Founded
The company was established in 1917, marking the beginning of its journey as a leader in engineering and construction.
Over 100 years
Years of Expertise
HDR has accumulated over a century of experience, contributing to its extensive portfolio of innovative projects.
Thousands
Projects Completed
HDR has successfully delivered thousands of projects, showcasing its expertise across various industries.
- provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment.
- combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach.
- designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings.
- iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
- We embrace the diverse perspectives of people with a passion for making a difference.
- Our people are the heart of HDR.
- We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- We care about making an impact on the communities we serve.
- We strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in every project we take on.
Environment + Sustainability
2035
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across all office locations.
- Design and engineering solutions focus on sustainability, utilizing renewable energy, water efficiency, and sustainable materials.
- Approach to sustainable infrastructure includes climate resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.
- Measure environmental impact through energy reduction goals, resource conservation, and sustainable design initiatives.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Women
Representation in Leadership Roles
Women comprise 30% of leadership roles, reflecting progress in gender diversity at the executive level.
- Focuses on recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups to increase workforce diversity.
- Offers diversity-focused mentorship programs to support career development among diverse employees.
- Committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong.