Movable Bridge Practice Lead-NY/NJ

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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.

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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 to hire a NY/NJ Movable Bridge Practice Leader. The primary responsibility of the NY/NJ Movable Bridge Practice Leader are to provide technical and client leadership relative to Movable bridges and other heavy movable structures, and to serve as mentor/advisor to more junior level staff on design and construction projects.

More specific duties include but are not limited to planning, directing and monitoring technical aspects of larger and mid-sized heavy movable structures design projects which contain a high degree of technical complexity. This person will also be involved with client relationships with specific focus on relaying HDR's Movable Bridges and Heavy movable structures credentials. Specific involvement including marketing, contractual, design and production meetings; will conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions at project or clients sites in conjunction with other Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines; may be involved with coordinating staffing and workload of staff through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of NY/NJ Movable Bridge Practice Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Leading the development and enhancement of client-valued, market driven technology approaches to enable, sustain and grow market share and shareholder value.
• Develop long term strategic plan in their respective practice area
• Support project delivery by reviewing Senior QA/QC involvement on key projects to ensure engagement and successful project delivery
• Working in partnership with Local and national Movable Bridge Program Leaders and regional marketing, business development, sales, project delivery teams, and across service teams and other business groups as appropriate, to develop and deliver winning solutions to meet client needs.
• Assist as needed in strategic pursuits in the region.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on strategic projects
• Working with the Talent Manager, Operations Leaders and HR function to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest.
• Knowledge management to capture and promote best practice and innovation.
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required.
• PE is required
• 10 years management experience, including project management and staff management.
• Experience on significant movable bridge projects is required.
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Technical experience in the area of movable bridge design and rehabilitation
• Demonstrated understanding of multi-disciplinary movable bridge work (structural, mechanical, and electrical)
• Familiarity with AASHTO or AREMA movable bridge specifications
• Experience delivering quality movable bridge work for NY/NJ area clients
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned and client-focused culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Design-build experience
• Experience delivering quality movable bridge work for clients throughout the Northeast United States
• Candidates who reside locally in the NY/NJ metro area are preferred.

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.