Georgia Area Cross Sector Manager

HDR, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
May 07, 2025
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. HDR is looking for a Cross Sector Manager for our Georgia Area, to be based in our Atlanta office. In the role of Georgia Area Cross Sector Services Manager we'll count on you to: * Be responsible for Cross Sector staff development including career planning, hiring justification (lead process), staffing performance and adjustments - providing forward looking input to Area and Regional Management and lead efforts on identifying and assigning work - local and workshare. * For any Pre-contract, go/no go, fee proposal submittals, negotiations, contract signing, and project execution for Cross Sector Services, and upon approval of Area Manager, the Area Cross Sector Manager can serve as an additional Reviewer. Business Group Managers retain all responsibilities as set out in the MOA. * Perform Cross Sector staff management - managing budgets with focus on billability and coordinating with Area Business Group Managers on balancing overhead budgets including training budgets and career development plans; however, profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities remain with the Area Business Group Managers. * Lead Business Group project reviews for Cross Sector services for scope, schedule, fee, profitability and contract and risk management. * Work with Business Group Managers and business development on allocating marketing budgets for Cross Sector Services and Cross Sector staff conference participation including presentations and attendance. * Be responsible for quality activities for work is planned, ensuring that quality assurance and quality control are assigned appropriately and completed with documentation through a pro-active project management system and work with the office QMS. * Participate and/or lead monthly project reviews and management reviews for Cross Sector Services. * Provide input to Area Manager and Business Group Managers on recognition of Cross Sector staff and development and involvement in companywide programs such as Career Skills, CareerBoost, NextGEN, YP, Professional Associates, officer nominations, etc. (i.e. coordinate within office ) * Provide hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between Cross Sector business class technical resources and client requirements and ensure that appropriate leadership and supervision on technical assignments. * Work with business development leads and section leads on staff assignments for project manager and lead technical roles on pursuits. * Lead risk review and management activities for contract reviews and deliverables for Cross Sector Services. * Support technical leadership to identify and develop strategies for world-class services. * Coordinate with Regional Business Group Directors and Area Business Group Managers. * Establish a five-year vision in coordination with business development and business group and business class leaders. * Participate in development and expansion of HDR services. * Actively participate in the HDR and your local community as a member of the Area Management Team including support and implementation of HDR national, regional and local initiatives and strategies. Preferred Qualifications If applicable, maintains professional or Engineering registration and has extensive related technical expertise Local candidates are preferred LI-SM1 Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 15 years' experience in related management role Experience in management and development of diverse teams Works cooperatively with company, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on Cross Sector efforts Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values In-depth understanding of HDR vision, mission and values Must be a professional and ethical role model Must strive to implement delivery of business group service area expertise and high-quality products to help further HDR's long-term goals An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's 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 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 (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, 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. Primary Location : United States-Georgia-Atlanta Industry : Environment/Sciences Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting : May 6, 2025