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Senior Value Engineering Risk Lead

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Washington, Bellevue
500 108th Ave Ne Ste 1200 (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2025

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.


HDR is looking for a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Lead. This position will assist the Value Engineering/Risk Director in the development of strategic visions and tactical plans, contemplate and participate in the hiring process, manage workshare and project assignments and provide direct project support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments nationwide. This role will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must. This position will participate in business development activities by supporting or developing project proposals, staffing assignments, identification of sub-consultants and other duties as necessary. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery nationally.

Location and Travel: The geographic location of this position is non-specific; however, a location with significant HDR presence is preferred, with a connection to an HDR office. The average travel requirement is estimated at 50% with monthly variations between 25% and 75%.

Preferred Qualifications



  • Professional Engineering registration(PE)
  • Certified Value Specialist (CVS) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects.
  • Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.
  • Minimum of five (5) years in leading cost and schedule risk analysis (CSRA) workshops and/or value engineering services for major infrastructure projects.
  • Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs. * Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
  • Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff.
  • Be willing to travel domestically up to 75% of their time.

Required Qualifications
  • Certified Value Specialist* (CVS*) and six-plus years in leading VE workshops for major infrastructure projects or PE license, and six-plus years in leading CSRA workshops for major infrastructure projects
  • Maintain client relationships with public agencies or other private entities, with a track record of success in this arena
  • Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs
  • Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
  • Experience with industry associations to maintain a visible profile in transportation and other key markets
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical directors, business group directors and operations staff
  • Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Must possess a driver's license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

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.

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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $147,076 - $244,408 ; Colorado: $127,020 - $198,985 ; Connecticut: $147,076 - $198,985; Hawaii: $127,020 - $171,850 ; Illinois: $133,705 - $198,985; Maryland: $140,390 - $189,940; Minnesota: $120,335 - $189,940 ; Montana: $120,335 - $162,806 ; Nevada: $133,705 - $180,895; New York: $133,705 - $226,119; Ohio: $133,705 - $180,895; Rhode Island: $140,390- $189,940 ; Washington D.C.: $160,446 - $217,074 ; Washington State: $127,020 - $217,040.
Primary Location : United States-Washington-Bellevue
Other Locations : United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-DE-Wilmington, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, 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-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, 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-Colorado-Durango, 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-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Georgia-Savannah, 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-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-California-Redding, 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-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Missouri-Forsyth, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Florida-Sarasota, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, 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-Texas-Tyler, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Iowa-Sioux City, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Florida-Miami Lakes, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, 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-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Utah-Cedar City, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Advisory Services
Job Posting : Apr 11, 2025
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