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 seeking a highly motivated Environmental Planning Section Manager/Senior Environmental Project Manager to work as a leader in our Transportation Business Group and as a member of our environmental sciences and planning section in Northern California. This position is responsible for providing technical expertise in our Transportation Business Group and assisting with leading HDR's transportation environmental team in Northern California. Specifically, this individual will work with senior management to develop business, manage and deliver projects, develop staff, and respond to client needs. This is a seller/doer position and requires an individual with a strong character of self-motivation, technical capability, and team leadership.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of transportation projects within the highway, transit, ports, and rail market sectors, and technical expertise regarding California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) processes, environmental procedures, and expectations. Candidate must be able to work closely with our team and clients and offer strategic guidance regarding the review and completion of compliance requirements for large and complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities include development and review of technical work products (environmental documents and technical studies), project management, marketing and business development, and client management. Technical work product input will include the preparation, planning, development, and/or analysis/review of technical studies that meet requirements of Caltrans' Standard Environmental Reference; CEQA and NEPA documents; federal and state permit applications; and similar reports/documents. Work will be accomplished independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices. Project Management will include establishing the sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of the project through successful completion (managing scope, schedule and budget) of the project using HDR's technology, standards, and project delivery practices. Candidate will be responsible for task management, staff management, and mentor junior and mid-level environmental planning staff.

As the Environmental Planning Section Manager, we will rely on you to:

• Develop staff, manage profitability, drive team morale, and provide quality control and marketing support
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate these staff and services with other sections within the organization
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Understand, implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams focused on both project work and Company initiatives
• Work cooperatively with Local and National Business Class Leads and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or closely related field
• At least 10 years of experience in environmental planning process and development of environmental compliance documents of which at least 3 years directly managing projects on the state highway system. Ideal candidate will have specific experience with California Department of Transportation processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA, NEPA and the Caltrans Standard Environmental Reference and other environmental processes in California is required.
• Experience leading environmental tasks as part of other small, medium, and large/complex engineering and planning projects
• Project Management experience including management of scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and staff management skills with experience in managing staff at all levels
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, planning, organizational, problem-solving and research skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $126,511.00 - $205,375.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.