FERM Business Group Manager
HDR, Inc.
Management
Work in Phoenix, Arizona
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
FERM Business Group Manager
Please reference code 091210 on all resumes and cover letters.
Contact:
8404 Indian Hills Drive
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402)926-7172
Toll Free: (800) 366-2701
Fax: (402) 399-1214
Position Description
This person will serve as the overall leader for the Arizona Federal, Energy, and Resource Management (FERM) Business Group which includes Federal, Energy, Waste Management, Natural Resource Management, and Community Planning and Urban Design. The FERM Business Group Manager is responsible for providing management and leadership for HDRs growing FERM business throughout Arizona and reports to the Arizona Managing Principal. This person will conduct regular and frequent communication among offices and senior managers to promote ideas and specific actions, focusing on superior client service, project delivery, profitability, and staff development.
Specific duties include:
Strategic Planning/ Leadership:
o Work with regional business group leadership to identify and incorporate National and West Region vision within each Arizona office.
o Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for business group coordinating the visions of the different business classes and offices within Arizona.
o Understand regional and local market trends and drivers, and match clients needs with local staff to provide innovative solutions.
Staff Management and Leadership:
o Promote communication and coordination among offices and staff, and with other business groups.
Prevent formation of silos, barriers, or hurdles.
o Coordinate staff workload and facilitate work sharing between offices; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/ expertise to projects.
o Support the building of technical expertise/areas of expertise for business group and clients.
o Help coordinate staffing/recruiting plans and hires.
Work with the Department Manager and company recruiter to fill needed business group hires.
Promote Business Operations:
o Monitor business group performance indicators NFE/ NFB/ Profits/ Positive Equity/ AR.
o Coordinate marketing efforts with the Business Group Area Marketing Manger.
Play a key role in marketing efforts critical to advancing the business plan and meeting clients needs.
o Promote Quality Assurance; responsible for monitoring implementation of standards within business group to deliver high quality products for HDR clients.
o Facilitate lessons learned regarding project delivery, processes, trends, successes, strengths, and stretches.
o Serve as PIC or PM for key clients and/or key pursuits.
Keywords:
business group manager, environmental science, energy, federal, urban design, resource management.
BS/BA in Engineering or Environmental Studies; MS in Environmental Studies (or Engineering with Environmental emphasis) preferred. Professional certification/ recognition (PE or AICP) is preferred. 15+ years successful project management experience and management of large task order/delivery order type contracts. Experience in environmental/ water resources marketing and knowledge of Arizona market desired. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
FERM Business Group Manager