Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
NC RBG Area Business Class Manager
Lead and oversee Business Class staff, projects, quality and growth in HDR's NC area.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Business Class Manager is accountable for staff management, establishing a culture of quality, supporting business development, and partnering with national, regional, and area leads to drive technical execution, Professional Services initiatives, and quality outcomes. • Lead staff development, including career planning, hiring justification, utilization tracking, and performance adjustments. • Review pre‑contract documents, fee proposals, negotiations, and contract signing for Business Class projects. • Manage budgets focused on billability and coordinate training and overhead budgets with the Professional Services Lead. • Conduct project reviews assessing scope, schedule, fees, profitability, and risk management. • Allocate marketing and conference budgets for client development and staff participation. • Champion a culture of quality by ensuring proactive project management documentation and QMS compliance. • Provide input on staff recognition programs and involvement in company‑wide initiatives. • Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for Business Class personnel. • Mentor teams to align client requirements with technical solutions and supervise assignments. • Coordinate staff assignments for project management and technical lead roles across market sectors. • Facilitate collaboration between Business Class and other Business Groups to advance strategic plans. • Design and implement the Area Business Class team organization. • Serve as Principal‑in‑Charge, Project Sponsor, or Project Manager on selected projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸budget management
- ▸contract review
- ▸quality management
- ▸technical mentoring
- ▸resource allocation
What You Bring
The role requires a deep understanding of HDR’s full range of services and the ability to translate client technical needs into tailored solutions, working closely with Section, Cross‑Sector, and Technical Services managers to delegate responsibilities appropriately. The company expects candidates to embody HDR values, commit to quality improvement, hold relevant professional registration, and actively participate in its employee‑owned culture. • Hold a Professional Engineer license and experience driving strategic growth initiatives. • Demonstrate 10+ years of experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to HDR’s quality and values.
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸10+ years
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸strategic growth
- ▸quality focus
- ▸client solutions
Work Environment
Field