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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR New England has an exceptional opportunity for a leader of our Fish Hatchery program!
This role is a leader focused on leading, managing and growing our New England Fisheries Hatchery program and will partner with the Water Business Group Manager, Market Sector and Client Development Leaders for development and implementation of technical and business development strategies for the Area's Fish Hatchery program and as support for the National Fisheries Business class.
Clients and projects in the fisheries business class are broad and include master planning, design, permitting and construction for our fisheries design center (hatchery and screening design), and fisheries sciences. Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing business opportunities with new and existing clients, identifying and hiring strategic staff, mentoring staff, delivering projects, acting as a project manager on key projects and working with fisheries project managers on scope of work, budgets and contracts, conducting quality control reviews, provide project management and client communications, assisting with marketing and proposals, and participate in actively growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership and sharing technical expertise through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.
As the Fish Hatchery Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to your expertise. Coordinate with the Fisheries Business Class Director on strategic pursuits including staffing and innovative approaches. Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, design, and construction of facilities, fish passage, and aquatic biology. You will also be expected to engage in industry groups and forums and take leadership roles in such organizations, including committee participation and regular submission of conference abstracts/proceedings.
In the role of Fish Hatchery Lead for New England, we'll count on you to:
- Staff Development
- Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
- Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
- Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
- Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
- Technical Excellence
- Function as a project manager and lead critical area projects.
- Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
- See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management.
- Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
- Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
- Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
- Conduct QC reviews where appropriate, or assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
- Marketing and Strategy
- Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
- Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
- Drive area initiatives that are relative to the business class.
- Perform other duties as needed
*LI-MP!
- BS degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences
- 10 years of experience with 5 or more years in one aspect of fisheries design, passage, or aquatic science
- Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
- Strong technical background and experience in planning and design
- Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- Ability to travel; to work with local staff and clients
- Strong active listening and communication skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree is a plus
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in fisheries systems
- PE
- Active engagement in professional or industry organizations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand both locally and nationally
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills
- Candidates who reside locally are preferred.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
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