Senior Utility Management Consultant

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Senior Utility Management Consultant

Senior Utility Management Consultant - (161098)

 

Description

 

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

HDR is looking for a Senior Utility Management Services (UMS) Consultant to join our Florida Water Business Group. This position may be based out of one of the following Florida offices: Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Miami Lakes. HDR’s UMS Business Class provides national leadership to develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical services for municipal water and wastewater utility support services, particularly utility planning, asset management, finance, and operations consulting. The Senior Utility Management Consultant will provide technical support for a broad range of projects, which may include: condition assessment and rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure, utility management/asset management, business process assessments, strategic planning, operations optimization, regulatory support, system conveyance, master planning, technology selection/on-boarding, or data management/ visualization. The Senior Utility Management Consultant will implement a range of best management practices with water, wastewater, and/or stormwater utilities including condition assessment, asset management and maintenance management best practices. This individual may also be expected to:

 

  • Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations, including project management
  • Participate in the marketing and delivery of UMS services to existing and potential clients
  • Participate in internal and external professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices including presentations for professional associations 
  • Implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews 
  • Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
  • Commit to quality, improvement and HDR values
  • Schedule, assign, and review work of project team members
  • Support HDR’s growth plan for asset management, condition assessment, utility planning, client interaction, preparing proposals and estimates for prospective projects, scope development and budget development
  • Take part in project team building and supporting drinking water and wastewater opportunities and projects including facility planning, business case evaluations, CMOM implementation programs, Clean Water Act regulatory technical support efforts, and asset management and condition assessment data management

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Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications 

BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline within the industry

Minimum of 10 years of water and/or wastewater engineering experience including planning and implementation of inspections and condition assessments, as well as  development of asset management strategies 

Project management experience with utility management and/or operational related services

Strong client relations skills, along with an interest in client and business development

Excellent communications, teamwork and interpersonal skills

Active engagement in professional and industry organizations

Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical or related engineering field

5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience

Florida PE license

Experience in performing and coordinating field work for condition assessment, data collection and rehabilitation recommendations

Database assessments and analysis, GIS analysis, computer programing in support of infrastructure planning

Preference will be given to local candidates, however non-local candidates with outstanding resumes will be considered, and relocation assistance may be offered to qualifying 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. 

 

Primary Location

: United States-Florida-Tampa

 

Information

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

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