Civic Project Manager

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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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.

The primary responsibility of the Civic Project Manager is to grow and develop the Civic architecture practice in Omaha and the surrounding area. The Civic practice includes a range of typologies including Arts, Culture & Assembly, Community & Recreation, Hospitality & Conference, Residential & Social Housing, Retail & Mixed Use and Workplace. This role includes a focus on developing business relationships and opportunities with organizations and related institutions in the local and the regional market, the ability to win work, and to oversee that work in a senior leadership role (e.g. project principal, project manager, etc).

Project Responsibilities

Develops and nurtures strong relationships with multiple clients, beginning with pre-positioning activities, continuing through the life of project execution and beyond for future work.

1. Lead, manage, and direct project teams with the preparation, negotiation and award of project contracts
2. Provides client oversight throughout project execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial and schedule performance
3. Assists with project closeout and post-occupancy evaluations
4. Maintains client relations following completion of projects
5. Provides leadership of concurrent projects and related multidisciplinary teams - planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring all aspects of projects
6. Provides mentorship and guidance to staff to assist in their career development
7. Has overall responsibility for project team performance and project success
8. Coordinate workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
9. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
10. Works closely with the Regional Controller and Managing Principal for project financial reviews

Marketing and Business Development Responsibilities

1. Business Development and Marketing
   • Coordinate regularly on all BD, marketing, practice growth efforts
   • Identify, qualify and develop business leads
   • Develop effective capture plans to convert leads to wins
   • Coordinate, collaborate and cooperate daily with other Business Development staff and Managing Principal and leverage their roles and assistance to build teamwork and maximize effectiveness and results of all BD and marketing efforts.
2. Proposal Writing. Lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFP's and the development of written proposal responses. Develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualifications packages and proposals with all contributing parties both inside and outside the firm.
3. Interviews and Presentations. Lead the development of interview presentation strategies, messaging, and all team preparations for winning presentations and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Architecture or closely related field• Applicable registrations required• Minimum 10+ years' experience in A/E/C industry• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional Civic market• Capable of leading a team and making client presentations• Proven business development experience in architecture consulting industry• Strong leadership and project management skills• Excellent people skills, and verbal and written communication skills• Honesty, integrity, passion, teamwork, enthusiasm, energy, drive• Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team• Must be willing to travel throughout region and occasionally throughout country• Experience in sustainable design/LEED

Preferred Qualifications

• Registed Architect• Civic, Governmental or Justice experience preferred• PMP

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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