Georgia Area Resources Business Group Manager

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HDR is looking for a Resources Business Group Manager to lead our Power, Waste, and Industrial business lines in Georgia. This position can be based out of any of our Georgia offices and will require periodic travel across the area. This position will report to the Georgia Area Manager who is based in Atlanta. This individual will be expected to execute the annual business plan of the Georgia Resources Business Group. They will work under the direction of the East Region Resources Business Group Director with a goal of delivering on the existing program and profitably growing and diversifying it accordingly. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be expected to:

• Take responsibility for operations including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as a Client and Project Manager by taking responsibility for client service and project delivery in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for the staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other business groups.
• Be directly involved in business development planning, proposals, and interviews.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop, manage, and coach project delivery personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Collaborate with Business Group Market Sector Directors and the Regional Business Group Director to bring the Power, Waste, and Industrial market sector vision to fruition in the local marketplace.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leadership - Provides leadership/direction in the execution of strategy and initiatives in coordination with other Area, Business Group and Market Sector Leadership.
• Controlling - Responsible for the operational metrics for the Area Resources Business Group.
• Staffing - Assist in prioritization of hires, identification and recruiting of candidates.
• Client Management Leadership and Assistance - Collaborate with staff in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the Area for the development of client development plans.
• Alignment of Resources - Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of goals.
• Proactive Engagement - Consistently demonstrates "can-do" problem solver approach to colleagues and clients.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee bookings goals.
• Work closely with sector business development leaders (BDLs) to observe trends, adjust projections, and make required alterations to plan in an effort to achieve year over year goals and cost management targets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or closely related discipline
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant project delivery experience in power, solid waste, industrial, mining, oil and gas, or other related industries
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration
• Solid experience including managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting or similar firm
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Ability and dedication to continue to grow the area's Resources Business Group team
• Proven marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with clients in the industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated team building capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively and balance multiple demands
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• A positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Commitment to quality, process improvement and HDR values
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Local candidates are preferred
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