Water Resources Management (Metro) Team Lead

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HDR is seeking a Water Resources Management Team Lead to support our expanding market within in the Twin Cities metro and in support of our Minnesota & Wisconsin Area. This is a leadership role that involves project management, supervision, as well as planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of entry and mid-level professionals.

This role is responsible for executing, with teams of staff, the multiple HDR services needed on Water Resources Management projects throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Lead tasks and less experienced staff in the application of various design engineering and modeling techniques in the development of water resource projects for federal, state and local municipalities.
• Focus on construction document development, including site and feature layout using CAD-based modeling and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling supporting design.
• Focus on projects including flood risk reduction, levees, dam and spillway rehabilitation, channel restoration/rehabilitation, wetland restoration, stormwater detention and conveyance, riverine structures.
• Produce design calculations, draft technical reports and perform water resources studies.
• Develop construction quantity estimates and engineer's opinion of probable cost..
• Coordinate with other engineering discipline leads to implement measures to successfully meet all project goals and objectives. Good written and verbal communication skills are expected and required for this position.
• Assist in identifying technical learning path development and mentoring opportunities for staff.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Must have a familiarity with CAD-based design software, AutoCAD Civll3D and/or Bentley ORD.
• Knowledge of Federal floodplain, dam, and levee policies and engineering requirements.
• Must have familiarity with H&H design software including HEC-RAS, SWMM, or other channel/conduit hydraulic analysis software.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.