Commercial Management Director

Commercial Management Director

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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?

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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.

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.

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

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United States-Ohio-Columbus

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United States-Washington-Bellevue

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United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

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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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Apply now to become a part of HDR's cutting-edge team.

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