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Commercial Management Director

Commercial Management Director

HDRDenver, CO, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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?

Watch Our Story : https : / / www.hdrinc.com / our-story

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The Commercial Management Director is responsible for leadership, strategy and delivery of key initiatives that drive the advancement of HDR’s Commercial Management Business Class. The objective of the Commercial Management Business Class is to foster a community of practice that connects and elevates Commercial Management professionals across HDR’s six business groups (Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Federal, Resources, Transportation and Water) and positions HDR as an industry leader that is recognized by our clients for exceptional project execution.

The Commercial Management Business Class includes professionals responsible for providing the following services, both internally and externally : contract management and administration, dispute management, subcontractor management, contract negotiations support, risk management support, claims management, and project / program dashboards / reporting.

The Commercial Management Director will establish strong partnerships with Business Group, Market Sector, Business Class, Professional Services and Operations Leadership to align the Commercial Management practice with HDR’s Cross Sector construct and drive the practice to achieve the following goals :

  • Elevate the technical practice and its people.
  • Align with market sectors and operational areas.
  • Build and maintain a company-wide community of practice.
  • Champion the matrix organization.
  • Support exceptional project delivery.

The Commercial Management Director will also be responsible for directly supporting project teams to successfully deliver projects. This position will be client billable for approximately 30% of the successful candidate’s time.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide subject‑matter expertise to the Commercial Management practice to foster an industry‑recognized reputation for professional excellence.
  • Collaborate across the organization to elevate the reputation of the Commercial Management practice.
  • Produce, improve and implement standard processes and procedures to improve Commercial Management elements to enhance project performance.
  • Support the business group market sectors and Commercial Management business class leads across the company in identifying, attracting, hiring and retaining a coordinated talent pool with the technical profile necessary to successfully serve our client base (internally and externally). Work with the market sectors to right‑size the practice to allow for commercial success.
  • Lead technical development of Commercial Management professionals that drives exceptional project delivery and commercial success.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical practices, standards and expectations to drive exceptional project delivery, minimize project losses and improve HDR project success.
  • Act as “boundary spanner and information broker” to appropriately pair expertise and resources with projects during the pursuit and execution phases.
  • Lead work‑sharing communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations both at the local level and nationally.
  • Evaluate and leverage technology solutions to elevate the Commercial Management practice and best serve the needs of our internal and external clients.
  • Actively drive open communication of current / projected production needs; and collaborate with Geographical Operations Leadership to influence staffing and expertise levels.
  • Provide hands‑on mentoring and team participation to support Commercial Managers within the business class.
  • Mentor Commercial Management staff in nuances of different market sectors.
  • Foresee emerging drivers and influence Commercial Management professionals to prepare to improve project performance.
  • Champion a quality culture to all personnel within the Commercial Management practice and associated Geographical Operations units.
  • Advocate for professional development of staff and development of production tools : best practices, policies and procedures, papers and presentations, Professional Associates credentialing, recognition of technical achievement, practice group activities, and automation tools.
  • Act as role model of our values and code of conduct, as well as professional / ethical / business standards expected by specific clients and required by licensing / credentialing entities.
  • Champion our culture : Client Service, Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Attitude, and “Do the Right Thing” Integrity.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Maintains professional or Engineering registration.
  • Commercial Management experience within the Architecture / Engineering / Construction (AEC) industry.
  • Commercial Management experience on large, complex AEC projects, particularly those delivered via alternative delivery methods (design‑build, construction manager / general contractor, public private partnership, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Project Management Information System software such as QuickBase and application to projects for commercial management purposes.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Sciences, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
  • A minimum of 15 years' experience in related management role.
  • Experience in management and development of diverse teams.
  • Works cooperatively with company, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on Cross Sector efforts.
  • Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
  • In‑depth understanding of HDR vision, mission and values.
  • Must be a professional and ethical role model.
  • Must strive to implement delivery of business group service area expertise and high‑quality products to help further HDR's long‑term goals.
  • 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.

    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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Range : $181,580-$259,400.

    Primary Location

    United States-Nebraska-Omaha

    Other Locations

    United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Mississippi-Biloxi, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Louisiana-New Orleans, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New York-Nanuet, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Connecticut, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Maine-Bar Harbor, United States-West Virginia-Charleston

    Industry

    Construction, Project Controls & Design / Build

    Schedule

    Full‑time

    Employee Status

    Regular

    Business Class

    Commercial Management

    Job Posting

    Nov 18, 2025

    At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

    Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type : Full‑time

    Job function : Business Development and Sales

    Industries : Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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