About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

We are looking for a Data Solutions Manager to join our Data Solutions practice in the KY/TN/AR Area. This individual would work with Data Solutions practice across the company to help meet our client's technology needs.

More specific roles and responsibilities:

• Work directly with clients to appropriately assess data management needs for complex infrastructure projects. Develop data management processes and strategies to deliver accessible, relevant, data-driven solutions to our clients.
• Work with technical teams, subconsultants and clients to develop data inventory, maintain schedules to ensure data is kept up to date and coordinate with project teams and agency partners to provide up-to-date relevant data as needed across multiple disciplines and agencies.
• Implement best practices and technology-driven solutions to ensure project data is kept up-to-date and available to appropriate staff, teams, clients, and partner agencies.
• Work with project teams and Data Solutions professionals to implement a variety of ArcGIS solutions including Hub portals, web applications, data-driven dashboards, GIS-supported 3D technologies, and custom applications development.
• Manage and oversee technical tasks, determine goals and objectives, and ensure project milestones are met for public- and private-sector clients.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and support a culture of quality. Apply your understanding of project management principles through oversight in planning, directing, budgeting and monitoring projects.
• Develop refined solutions to complex problems through organizing content, structure, and information architecture into user flows, wireframes, and interaction design.
• Understand current GIS demands and determine how best to meet them; ensure that GIS technology is being used properly and efficiently.
• Manage and oversee technical projects, determine goals and objectives, and ensure project milestones are met as they relate to data solutions and GIS deliverables.
• Coordinate different GIS activities across groups, agencies, departments, or individuals across multiple disciplines
• Support internal business development by supporting content development for GIS projects for use in developing proposals, presentations, scope and fee
• Work with leadership to mentor GIS users and GIS professionals; provide recommendations for GIS training.
• Review project quality assurance plans as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years' experience related to technology development and/or delivery
• Project management experience supervising technical teams, software developers and managing and delivering concurrent projects
• Experience with current technology architecture, database design and the software development lifecycle principles
• Understanding of Agile development methodology with flexibility to meet schedules and budget
• Familiarity and ability to identify risks in the software development process and mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with GIS technologies
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Must have strong communication skills to coordinate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and development teams and be willing to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.