Hydraulic Services Practice Lead

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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The Hydraulics Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within the Hydraulics Business Class. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and champion technical excellence of the team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
• Provide Area leadership for the Hydraulics practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency and competitive delivery.
• Coordinate with State Highway Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.
• Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the Hydraulics practice area.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including understanding client needs, funding mechanisms, regulatory environments, and digital requirements.
• Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee project delivery performance, proactively troubleshooting issues and supporting resolution planning.
• Establish, advance, and enforce best practices, tools, standards, and workflows across Hydraulics, including any Digital Design and Delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews, model reviews and 3D model quality control.
• Serve as the area point of contact for any Hydraulic Digital Design and Delivery strategy and coordination with national Business Class and Digital Delivery leadership.
• Establish and maintain client-specific Digital Design and Delivery standards, BIM requirements, and digital workspaces.
• Serve as liaison to national Business Classes and participate in recurring coordination and leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Support consistent training, standardized workflows, and skill development in the Hydraulics production.
• Participate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.

• Participate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years' experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the local market.
• Ability to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.