Geotechnical Services Practice Lead

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KY-TN-AR Geotechnical Services Practice Lead

The Geotechnical Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within the Geotechnical Business Class. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and champion technical excellence of the team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
• Provide Area leadership of technical capabilities within the Geotechnical Business Class.
• Coordinate with State Geotechnical Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.
• Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the assigned practice area.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, with a deep understanding of client needs, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environments.
• Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews.
• Advance best practices, tools, and standards across the practice.
• Serve as liaison to national Business Classes, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Participate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.
• Troubleshoot project delivery issues and support resolution planning.
• Participate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years' experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the local market. Ability to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.