HDR: Creating a Welcoming Environment
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. A place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: "What is our impact on the world?"
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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.
Our Commitment to Water
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. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
About the Role
The Colorado Springs Water Lead will be responsible for growing and managing the water, wastewater, and water resources group in HDRs Colorado Springs office in support of the Water Business Group for the broader Colorado Area.
Key Responsibilities
In general, the Water Lead function includes:
• Developing new potential clients and existing clients, ensuring the group is compliant with QA/QC requirements and other project management and reporting requirements. • Identifying, obtaining, and assigning appropriate resources to projects to meet budget, schedule, and scope requirements. • Managing people and projects that involve the planning, engineering, design, and construction services for water, wastewater, and water resources projects. • Responsible for personnel management, including performance reviews, salary adjustments, staff development, and morale. • On some projects, the Water Lead will be expected to function as the Project Manager.
Compliance and Project Management
In this role, the Water Lead will be responsible for compliance with all internal and contractual requirements associated with producing the project deliverables, QA/QC program compliance, budget and schedule monitoring and reporting, and client service management. Specific types of projects may include treatment facilities, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, lift stations, a variety of pipeline-related projects, and master planning.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate an outgoing personality with strong people skills, with a wide variety of project types and experience with multiple clients.
HDR Culture
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups, including Asian Pacific, Black Hispanic/Latina, LGBTQ, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals, help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.