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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Right of Way Section Manager provides leadership and direction to the right of way team. The Section Manager also coordinates with other area, regional, and national managers within the company to advance technical excellence and support delivery of HDR services.

The position will involve working closely with HDR leadership to drive program development in the North Central Region (primarily Minnesota and Wisconsin) across all service lines and client asset types. The candidate must have a strong technical understanding pertaining to power, oil and gas, mining, industrial, transportation and/or water-related real estate and right of way programs. The candidate will also support the goals and vision of HDR through regular communication between the local management team, other technical groups and business development managers within the company.

The individual will be responsible for the operations of the right of way group in the MN/WI area and provide consulting and project management leadership. The candidate should possess a balanced portfolio of skills to manage and grow a multi-disciplined sector, including business development which requires networking and developing leads, establishing/managing client relationships, and strategic thinking for both our clients and internal programs. It also includes working with business development managers to identify and promote cross-sector opportunities, forecast market changes and anticipate their impacts to clients; lead pre-proposal visitations, and support proposal preparation with technical and marketing staff by providing client-centric input and feedback; and giving presentations to clients and project stakeholders.

Management

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the right of way section
• Coach, counsel and manage performance of direct reports
• Ensure staff have the tools and training necessary to meet objectives
• Responsible for interview and selection activities as openings arise
• Act as the liaison for communication and collaboration with other departments and sections
• Organize and coordinate ongoing training and career development opportunities for direct reports
• Conduct coaching conversations as needed
• Lead quality control, including confirmation that quality work is planned and organized throughout the project and implement corrective measures as needed

Client Development

• Develop relationships in the marketplace with potential clients and define technical solutions to address opportunities discovered through relationship development activities
• Support marketing leadership in crafting client capture plan strategies and prioritize marketing and business development efforts
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to create a bridge between technical resources and client needs
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand services to existing clients
• Lead risk management activities for both contract reviews and project deliverables
• Act as the technical SME for the local area right of way market
• Work with area and regional leadership to strategically expand service offerings in the local area

Project Management

• End to end project management for large and/or complex right of way projects
• Coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams including both internal and external resources
• Manage project budgets
• Adhere to QA/QC procedures

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of related experience
• 3 years of experience in developing and managing diverse teams
• Experience developing plans, writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for complex right of way projects with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency efforts;
• Experience with marketing clients within the energy, mining, oil and gas, industrial, transportation and/or water markets in MN/WI
• Proficiency with MS Office suite, strong people skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills
• The candidate should demonstrate strong conceptual, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Must have the ability to productively interact with various teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication both written and verbal skills
• An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing, mentoring and managing staff is desired
• Preference given to local candidates

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.