Commercial Management Section Leader

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

The Commercial Management Section Leader will take responsibility for the operations, staff development, staff management, and quality control of the commercial management team. As a commercial manager, you will also support multiple project managers and program managers, as needed, to provide guidance and assistance related to program/project contract and financial matters. The following describes the responsibilities of this role:

• Take responsibility for section staff and manage workload, staff assignments, utilization, and recruiting to support Project Managers across the Water Business Group.

• Support Project Management related mentoring and training activities.

• Support Project and/or Program Managers to administer on-going contracts.

• Support monitoring of contract documents and reviews for conformance.

• Manage and/or collaborate with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants and project / commercial management coordinators.

• Implements procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.

• Assists with contract negotiations by assembling rate packages (including those of specified subcontractors), negotiating contract terms, and collecting required documentation for contract execution.

• Act as project manager performing all functions of the role.

• Evaluate task orders for risk level and work with project manager to incorporate mitigation strategies.

• Lead and/or support preparation of subcontracts for engineering, planning, and specialty services.

• Reviews RFPs for project delivery and contractual requirements and works with WBG leadership, pursuit leader, and HDR legal to develop mitigation approaches.

• Collaborate with the WBG leadership and Business Development Lead regarding teaming agreements and design subcontract terms, scope, and performance requirements.

• Review proposals and contract documents with a focus on identifying and minimizing conflicts and ambiguities.

• Oversee administration of project and program risk registers.

• Assists Project and Program Managers in contract awareness and change order training for key project staff.

• Assists Project and Program Managers in preparing grant application packages to secure financing of projects through Federal and State funding opportunities such as through FEMA and DWR.

• Prepare correspondence and work with project coordinators and accountants to maintain records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters.

• Review warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and in compliance with the client's requirements.

• Assist Project Controls with respect to contractual implications of change orders and quality control.

• Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.

• Lead and/or support development of weekly and monthly project progress/status reports.

• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.

• Support WBG leadership and Project Managers in a proactive and responsive manner.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for California State agencies (CA DWR, DGS, etc..)

• Experience with Collaborative Delivery Projects

• PMP, PE, or PG

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Architecture/ Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, construction, project controls and/or staff leadership or equivalent.

• Experience managing staff.

• Working knowledge of Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry contracting practices.

• Working knowledge of project controls, project management, and project estimating software.

• Experience in development of contracts, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.

• Ability to work well in a high performing team structure in a fast-paced environment.

• A positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects.

• Self-starter; good communication and people skills.

• Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR's values.

• Ability to teach, lead, and mentor others.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.