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The Resources Business Group is composed of engineering teams from our Power, Waste, and Industrial Market Sector Business Classes, as well as Cross Sector and multidisciplinary teams who commonly support multiple programs. We have an opening for a new position in the North Carolina Area Resources Business Group: Business Class Manager.

The Business Class Manager is responsible for operations of Business Class teams within the Area Business Group, including staff management, establishment of a culture of quality, assisting in business development, and partnering with national, regional, and Area Business Class Leads to drive technical execution, quality, and Professional Services initiatives.

The Business Class Manager possesses and maintains a deep understanding of the breadth of HDRs services and how clients perceive their technical needs with respect to our services and has the ability to, in conjunction with the Business Group Manager, package HDR expertise as solutions to these problems. The Business Class Manager works with Section and Cross Sector and Technical Services Managers to fulfill complementary responsibilities as appropriate (i.e. delegate responsibilities to the lowest possible level of responsibility).

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for Business Class staff development including career planning, hiring justification (lead process), utilization, staffing performance and adjustments providing forward looking input to Area Business Group Manager and Professional Services Lead, and champions efforts on identifying and assigning work – local and workshare.Serve as a main reviewer for normal project pre-contract, go/no go, fee proposal development and submittals, negotiations, contract signing, and project execution for Business Classes provided by the Area. Business Group Manager retains all responsibilities as set out in the MOA.Business Class staff management – managing budgets with focus on billability and coordinating with Professional Services Lead on balancing overhead budgets including training budgets, career development plans, and participation in internal practice groups and external industry or professional associations.Lead project reviews for projects managed by Business Class team members for scope, schedule, fee, profitability and contract and risk managementWork with Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead, and Market Sector Leads on allocating marketing budgets for client development and management and staff conference participation including presentations and attendance.Driving our culture of quality for the team activities and quality control are completed with documentation through a proactive project management system in partnership with Project Delivery Lead and working with the office QMS.Provide input to Business Group Manager and Professional Services Lead on recognition of Business Class staff and development and involvement in companywide programs and recognitionsSupport the recruitment, onboarding and retention of Business Class staffProvides hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge Business Class staff and client requirements and ensure that appropriate leadership and supervision is provided on technical assignments.Work with Market Sector Leads and Cross Sector and Technical Services Manager on staff assignments for project management and lead technical roles on pursuits.Lead Business Class coordination with other Business Groups for projects and programs and to advance area and BGX strategic plan initiatives.Develop and implement Area Business Class team organization.Serve as Principal-in-Charge, Project Sponsor, and/or Project Manager for select projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer licenseExperience related to developing, executing, and monitoring implementation of strategic growth initiativesUnderstanding of the depth and breadth of HDR services and expertiseExperience managing staff and career development activitiesAdapt at working with teams and creating an environment of cooperation and shared visionExcellent communication skillsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR valuesMaintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience 
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts 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.