Area Drinking Water Market Sector Leader KYTN - Job Number 189998
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community but around the world. We believe water is more than a resource - its a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, youll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. By helping us deliver safe drinking water, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
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HDR Kentucky-Tennessee Area Drinking Water Market Sector Leader
HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our Kentucky-Tennessee Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Drinking Water Market Sector. The KYTN Drinking Water Market Sector Lead (MSL) is a professional passionate about protecting public health and well-versed in the "One Water" concept and the inherent synergies among the drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets.
We are looking for someone who will work collaboratively with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy to expand and provide research planning, design, and engineering services to drinking water agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations. The KYTN Drinking Water MSL will report to the Area Water Business Group (WBG) Manager and partner with our Area Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Project Delivery Lead, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class Leads, and technical staff to support Drinking Water MS business development and project delivery in the area.
The Drinking Water MSL will also be expected to engage with regional and national Drinking Water Market Sector Directors to align on strategic priorities and establish initiatives. Partner with the KYTN AR WBG Business Development Manager and Regional DW Market Sector Leader for DW Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth. Lead the implementation of the DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky Tennessee and Arkansas. Responsible for growth of the DW MS for the Area. Lead area-level market sector communications to DW Project Managers and DW technical leads as it is passed down from high-level leadership.
Partner with Area WBG leadership to manage project staffing, workload, and technical development of staff. Serve as a mentor for the development of skills for drinking water staff across the KYTN AR Area. Coordinate a strategy and engagement in DW professional organizations. Partner with national area and local BC leaders for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives. Serve as a Project Manager for key DW MS projects with strategic clients. Serve as a technical resource through quality reviews for our DW MS clients. Lead recruitment for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success. Lead Area alignment initiatives with Regional MS Leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering Professional Engineer licensed Strong strategic and planning skills Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills Preference given to local candidates
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