Nebraska/Iowa Area Cross Sector Manager
Job details
- Location
- Omaha or Des Moines or Ames or Davenport or Cedar Rapids or Lincoln
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- hdr.taleo.net
About this role
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.
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
The Area Cross Sector Manager is responsible for leadership over HDR’s Nebraska/Iowa cross sector practice, including our Environmental Sciences, Geotechnical, Strategic Communications, Geospatial, Right-of-Way, and Project Controls business classes. The Cross Section Manager is responsible for staff management, financial oversight, establishment of a culture of quality, business development, and establishing and implementing a vision for the area Cross Sector program. This role will partner with the Area Manager, Professional Services Manager, and Business Group Managers to drive the growth of our services, as well as identify, track, and develop strategy to secure large, multi-disciplinary, collaborative (cross business group) projects. These are projects that might be large in scope and not clearly fall within the services of a single business group but require the engagement of many business groups to win and execute.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for Cross Sector staff development, including career planning and development, hiring, staffing performance and adjustments.
Provides hands-on mentoring and team participation to create a bridge between Cross Sector business class technical resources and client requirements and ensure appropriate leadership and supervision on technical assignments.
Provide input to Area Manager and Business Group Managers on recognition of Cross Sector staff and development and involvement in companywide programs.
Serve as a main reviewer for any pre-contract, go/no go, fee proposal submittals, negotiations, and project execution for Cross Sector Services.
Lead project reviews for Cross Sector services for scope, schedule, fee, profitability and contract and risk management. Drive our culture of quality through a pro-active project management system and quality management system.
Work with Business Group Managers and Business Development Leaders on allocating marketing budgets for Cross Sector Services and staff conference participation, including presentations and attendance.
Lead strategy and development of large collaborative or cross business group pursuits, including capture planning and proposal development efforts, as well as strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with Regional Business Group Directors and Area Business Group Managers to identify and develop strategies for world-class services.
Work with Business Development Leads to determine client needs and services within the Cross Sector Business Classes and lead development and expansion of HDR services. Actively sell HDR’s services, considering all of HDR’s cross sectors, business groups, business classes, and market sectors.
Establish and execute initiatives in coordination with business group and business class leaders. Support implementation of HDR national, regional and local initiatives and strategies.
- Experience related to developing, executing, and monitoring implementation of strategic growth initiatives
- Understanding of the depth and breadth of HDR services and expertise
- Experience managing staff and career development activities
- Adept at working with teams and creating an environment of cooperation and shared vision
- Excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
- 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.
Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha
Other Locations: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln
Industry: Operational Leadership
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Marketing and Admin
Job Posting: Nov 4, 2026