Sr Utility Management Consultant

About Us

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.

And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is seeking a Senior Utility Management Services Consultant to serve as a client service manager, technical resource to regional and national teams, and a leader to develop and implement regional and Water Business Group initiatives.

This position will focus on helping our municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients address today's complex challenges, such as equitable and sustainable customer service, regulatory drivers, program affordability, workforce limitations, and asset renewal and replacement.

This consultant will need to view our clients' challenges and solutions through a One Water lens to deliver higher value investments through the interconnectivity of utility services, watershed-based approaches, and strategic partnerships.

This position will serve as the Client Service Manager for selected key municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients within the Pacific Northwest.

Project delivery and technical leadership will focus on strategic planning, asset management, and utility master planning.

This senior consultant is expected to be active and visible within the water sector through association and client engagement.

Specific initiatives to advance within the West Region and the Water Business Group include :

• One Water
• Strategic asset management
• Watershed management
• Utility management consulting (e.g., organizational enhancement, strategic planning, workforce development, business process improvement)
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA / QC procedures
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water utility management services.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, natural resources, business management, public policy, or related fields.
• Experienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for utility management services.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and / or project pursuits.
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path development, and professional growth.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains an active and visible profile in the market sector.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Ability to travel within the western US and Canada.
• Very strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports is required.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Full time or part time options available for this position

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position is $120,050- $197,225 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location : United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations : United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Olympia

Industry : Water

Schedule : Part-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Utility Management Services

Job Posting : Jan 31, 2024

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