About Us

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.

HDR is currently seeking a Structural Business Class Lead for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Phoenix, AZ. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. In addition, we offer specialty services consisting of Fire & Life Safety, Specialty Lighting, Controls Systems, OT Cybersecurity, Low Voltage/Security/Telecom and Construction Services. Our team works in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water/Wastewater, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

Primary Responsibilities

The Structural Business Class Lead is responsible for the growth, operations and technical leadership of the structural team which encompasses design, staff development and mentoring, workload management, profitability, morale, and quality control. In addition, the Section Manager will be responsible for building strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership as well as participation in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR in the local industry.

This position will perform the following activities and tasks:

• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and client development activities.
• Manage the technical and operational activities of the structural section.
• Prepare/review project budgets and scopes for the structural section and track budget status.
• Schedule and coordinate all work performed inside the section
• Establish work priorities and project assignments for staff.
• Monitor scope of work and scope changes.
• Facilitate and encourage coordination with other discipline groups.
• Conduct interviews in support of the hiring of new staff for the section and provide new employee mentoring.
• Establish employee goals and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Schedule and conduct section meetings to discuss productivity, workload and quality control issues.
• Advance the skill level of personnel through training, education, experience, etc.
• Coordinate with the structural section managers of other business group locations to review workload, project status, and staffing requirements.
• Prepare/review structural engineering scope of work and budgets/estimates for proposals.
• Monitor changes in codes, regulations and client standards and keep staff up to date on current industry practices
• Implement any required changes into the structural design standards, procedures, and deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews.
• Serve as a Project Manager occasionally and/or Task Lead when applicable.
• Perform project engineer duties when required.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years in the engineering and design of structural systems for large complex buildings/facilities in the Water/Wastewater, Federal, and/or Science and Technology industries.
• Applied knowledge of Revit with a thorough understanding of best practices.
• PE
• NCEES credentialing is a plus.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Must have excellent leadership, organizational skills, and presentation skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.