Value Engineering & Project Risk Management Lead

Description

HDR is looking for a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Lead. This position is a leadership position to lead the Value Engineering (VE) and Risk Management team and assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in the development of strategic visions and tactical plans, contemplate and participate in the hiring process, manage workshare and project assignments and provide direct project support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide. This role is a key management role and will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must.

This position will also participate in business development activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally.

Keyword(s): Transportation, Value Engineering, Risk Management

Location and Travel

The geographic location of this position is within the USA or Canada. The average travel requirement is estimated at 50% with monthly variations between 25% and 75%.

Utilization

The responsibilities of this role are split between leading the VE organization (work planning, hiring, etc.) to business development (strategic and tactical planning) to supporting technical delivery with various market sectors and business groups. However, as a 'seller-doer', this position will be actively engaged in project and program work with a steady-state utilization goal of at least 80% on billable project work after the initial year. The type of work will depend largely on the engagement, but most likely will be in the role of a facilitator of VE or Risk workshops along with quality or technical reviews utilizing the individual's strengths and experiences. First 12-month utilization is anticipated to be 60%.

Preferred Qualifications

* Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.

Other desired qualifications

* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in transportation planning, civil engineering or similar engineering, or sciences-related degrees.

* PE License

* PMP certification

* RMP-PMI certification

* Minimum of five (5) years in leading cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops and/or value engineering services for major infrastructure projects.

* Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.

* Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs.

* Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.

* Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.

* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff.

* Be willing to travel domestically up to 75% of their time.