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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.
HDR is consistently ranked by ENR as one of the top Waste Management firms in America. This senior level position will be responsible for leading the operations of the Solid Waste Section including staff development, financial performance (profitability, receivables), team morale, quality control, client and project management, and business development. Will be administratively responsible for the section staff as well as provide technical leadership on projects. Collaborate and coordinate resource and project efforts with other business groups. Will be involved in marketing planning proposals and interviews while directly involved with marketing private and public sector clients.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Mid-Atlantic Waste Section Lead, we'll count on you to:
Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilitie
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other section
Manage the financial performance of the Waste Section, including profitability, revenue/direct labor and receivables.
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interview
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issue
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Manage and develop multidiscipline team
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production effort
Perform other duties as needed
Travel
Percentage of local travel - 20%
Percentage of travel greater than 40 miles - 50%
Keywords: Waste Engineering, Waste Remediation, Waste Field Services, Waste Planning, Solid Waste, Landfill,*LI-MJ1
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related field
A minimum of 10 years management experience
Professional registration or license
Strong communication and listening skill
Ability to handle multiple assignment
Good leadership and organizational skill
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with waste regulations preferred.
Experience managing staff and leading team
Experience in the solid waste field, such as slope and seismic stability, geosynthetics design, leachate management, transfer station or material recovery facility planning and design, water balance, soils properties assessment, construction techniques, piping and pumping systems, and preparation of construction documents and engineering estimates would be beneficial.
Preference given to local candidate
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.