Hydropower and Dams Western Regional Manager USA

Requisition ID: 88720 

Job Category: Energy; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management 

Location: Denver, CO, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

 

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Western USA Regional Manager to join our Hydropower and Dams Business Unit to provide technical leadership, client engagement and business development with key clients. 

 

This Western USA Regional Manager will have extensive experience leading hydropower studies and projects including dam safety reviews, hydro feasibility studies, site investigations, condition assessments, engineering design, rehabilitation of existing facilities, and commissioning. Principal responsibilities will be focused on project management, senior technical leadership on projects, engineering planning, project coordination, resource management, construction support, mentoring of junior engineering staff and business development. While many of the efforts will be focused on the western USA the candidate will work with the global team to pursue and deliver projects across the globe. This role has definite growth and management opportunities for the correct applicant.  Reporting to the USA Director for Hydropower and Dams, the individual will have overall responsibility for all Hydropower and Dams activities in the western USA.

 

This position can be based in Seattle or Denver. Consideration will be given to the selected candidate’s preference.

 

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Assess and pursue opportunities for growth in other regions working in coordination with other Regional Directors.
• Lead domestic business development activities including the identification of client opportunities, proposal preparation, presentations, contract negotiations, amendments, change notices, and contract claims
• Participate in a collaborative planning process to develop near and long-term business plans
• Develop, enhance, and maintain positive key client relationships and serve as a primary contact
• Manage projects by providing oversight on scope, cost and schedule, and related reporting internally and to client
• Lead design work and communicate design concepts to other staff and clients
• Supervise and coach other engineering and support staff, including mentoring of junior/ mid-level engineers, and provision of quality assurance review or input where required
• Maintain an internal network of peers and subject matter experts and establishes internal collaborative relationships with senior management
• Although you will be focused on projects in the US, you will also be involved in international projects as a client liaison.
• Provide strong functional and operations leadership, management, and administration for Hydropower business in the United States.
• Develop and pursue Hydropower opportunities, integrating with global strategies.
• Participate in work-sharing and other global workforce planning initiatives to achieve global targets.
• Manage business performance including indirect, in accordance with global targets.
• Ensure appointment of Hydropower Leads.
• Ensure implementation of staff assessment and development initiatives.
• Ensure practice development initiatives are implemented in a global context.
• Recruit and transfer staff in association with Global Practice Directors and Regional Practice Leads.
• Ensure a structured approach to staff administration, induction, and workplace management, including appropriate records.

 

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engin