Economist

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

In this role, the employee will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, projection for projects, forecast future revenues and expenditures to establish cost structures and determine capital budgeting for projects with creating strong economic and financial models. Moreover, we will count on the employee to use economic concepts, theories and analytical techniques to provide advice and practical information that will aid managerial planning and decision-making tasks. As well as, this position should support company’s business development in the region as needed.

Key Skills

Appropriate attributes such as self-confidence, commercial awareness, good interpersonal skills and the ability to cope with pressure are highly valued by employers. Analytical skills are essential, as are communication, research, and mathematical skills.

Job Description

• Directs, plans, and designs research to aid in interpretation of and solution of complex problems with economic
• relationships.
• Grow financial performance through analysis of financial results, forecasts, variances, and trends
• Create recommendations to be presented to management and executives
• Develop financial models to support valuation, planning, and forecasting
• Aid in the capital budgeting and expenditure planning processes
• Reconcile existing transactions through cross-referencing of incoming and outgoing data
• Conduct comparables analysis and market research to support internal financial analysis
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of financial instruments, market conditions, and trends
• Studies economic and statistical data in area of specialization.
• Devises methods and procedures for collecting and processing data, utilizing knowledge of available sources of data and various econometric and sampling techniques.
• Reviews and analyzes economic data in order to prepare reports detailing results of investigation, and to stay abreast of economic changes.
• Directs the organization of data for reports of research findings.
• Formulates recommendations, policies, or plans to aid in market interpretation or solution of economic issues.
• Plan and develop projects activities with significant impact.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work
• Track leads for new business opportunities,
• provide assistance with Business Development efforts, as needed;
• Provide required support on identifying key client accounts and drawing up main actions required to maintain a high client satisfaction level,
• Support management team in the identification of potential new clients and ensuring appropriate actions are taken by key account managers for developing solid relationships;
• Ensure accuracy of the company’s data base of BD related activities and tools;
• Assist or lead involvement in community organizations and events, as needed;
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business finance, supporting economic studies, business development, client interaction and proposal writing, or other relevant experience
• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Strong analytical and data gathering skill
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance
• Ability to interact with clients on a regular basis
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Economics or related field

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.

Primary Location

United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Industry

Economics + Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Advisory Services

Job Posting

Apr 29, 2021

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity in all of our offices. USA: We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

Health and safety is also our priority. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver’s license and compliance with our vehicle policy.