Utility Management Consultant at HDR San Diego, CA

Overview HDR is seeking a Utility Management Consultant to serve as a client service manager, technical resource to regional and national teams, and a leader to develop and implement regional and Water Business Group initiatives. This position will focus on helping our municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients address today’s complex challenges, such as equitable and sustainable customer service, regulatory drivers, program affordability, workforce limitations, and asset renewal and replacement. This consultant will need to view our clients’ challenges and solutions through a One Water lens to deliver higher value investments through the interconnectivity of utility services, watershed-based approaches, and strategic partnerships. This position will serve as the Client Service Manager for selected key municipal drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water clients within Southern California. Project delivery and technical leadership will focus on strategic planning, asset management, and utility master planning. This consultant is expected to be active and visible within the water sector through association and client engagement. Responsibilities Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out). Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff. Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently. Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings. Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders. Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule. Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews. Implement QA/QC procedures. Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced Project Managers. Perform other duties as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in related field. 5 years related experience. Ability to interact with various design teams, excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. Preferred Qualifications PMP certification. Experience in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for utility management services. Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits. Experience in overall staff development including recruiting, career path development, and professional growth. Experience with industry associations and an active visible profile in the market sector. Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager. Strong skills in preparing client presentations, project memoranda and reports. Ability to travel within Southern California. Our Commitment and Benefits HDR is committed to creating an inclusive environment where each employee is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We support eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) open to all employees to foster belonging. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range is $122,000 - $182,000 depending on location and qualifications. Location: San Diego or Irvine, California. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neier Inc.