Finance Sector Leader

Description

• Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
• Duties will also include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration
• They will also lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future Finance sector employees.
• The position will assist the Area Business Group Managers to deliver services within the Finance sector.
• Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients and be active and visible in the industry.
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
• Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
• This individual will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
• Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the commercial real estate sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
• Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
• Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
• Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products so as to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
• Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes.
• Work with the NA CDLs and sales related staff to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires.
• Monitor NA Finance sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
• Work with Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and department aerospace sector initiatives.
• Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
• Reporting into the Global Finance Market sector Director the candidate will have a focus on client development and management in the NA region, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in North America.
• Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.
• Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to these clients.
• Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position.
• Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, monitoring and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program.
• Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
• The position will be the responsible for assessing the marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure contracts.
• Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
• Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned".

Requirements

• PMP Preferred
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance sector.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• BS degree in discipline related to the position (Construction/Engineering/Architecture).
• Proven track record of sales success.
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Planning & Budgeting experience
• Ability to work independently to drive the success of project teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience with delivering Finance projects in the role of project manager.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• PE Preferred
• Experience with leading and mentoring project management staff
• Willingness to travel predominantly in NA but limited overseas.
• Must include a significant Finance client portfolio.

Benefits

• The position will seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance