HDR
Overview
HDR is looking for a Utility Management Services (UMS) Business Class Lead to join our Water Business Group team in Central Texas. The ideal candidate will have a background leading teams in the delivery of utility management services associated with drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and/or water reuse systems. Primary Responsibilities
Implement a range of best management practices with water, wastewater, and/or stormwater utilities including program management, business process improvement and change management, asset management and maintenance management. Lead preparation of organizational assessments, infrastructure renewal and rehabilitation studies, alternative analyses, cost analyses, planning and capital project development, and/or preliminary designs. Provide operational management (e.g. workload management, supervisor responsibilities) of the Utility Management Services team, which is comprised of 8-10 engineering professionals. Provide technical oversight and mentorship of Utility Management Services team members. Manage workloads to ensure staff utilization targets are met. Serve as the project manager for utility management projects, with responsibility for task order development (e.g. scopes and fees), supervision and leadership of the project team, budgetary and schedule controls, and client coordination. Establish strong, productive, collaborative relationships through involvement with business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices. Active engagement in selected professional conferences and industry associations with presentations, committee assignments, and leadership positions. Plan and manage Utility Planning projects, working with teams on various utility infrastructure planning and utility management service-related projects for local, state, and federal agencies. Prepare or oversee preparation of technical reports and master planning studies. Develop and identify capital improvement recommendations and plans. Assist in the development and production of proposals, work plans, and schedules to RFP documents. Manage/lead/develop preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations for client relations. Establish and maintain client relations. Implement QA/QC procedures. Perform additional assignments as requested by senior management. Preferred Qualifications
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field a plus Ideally 20 years of progressive experience in drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater utility engineering 5 or more years of demonstrated leadership experience Experience with planning and implementation of infrastructure inspection and condition assessment programs; business process assessments, operations optimization, regulatory support, system conveyance, master planning, data management/visualization, financial planning and utility rates Project management experience Understanding of financial and administrative aspects of technical projects Proven leadership and mentoring skills. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills Willingness to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team environment, and possessing excellent organizational and time management skills Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as project management system, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting Working knowledge of ArcGIS, maintenance management systems (CMMS) and hydraulic modeling for planning and design Infrastructure design experience Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial Existing quality relationships with water utilities in Texas Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin Other Locations: United States-Texas-San Antonio Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Utility Management Services Job Posting: Aug 26, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
HDR is looking for a Utility Management Services (UMS) Business Class Lead to join our Water Business Group team in Central Texas. The ideal candidate will have a background leading teams in the delivery of utility management services associated with drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and/or water reuse systems. Primary Responsibilities
Implement a range of best management practices with water, wastewater, and/or stormwater utilities including program management, business process improvement and change management, asset management and maintenance management. Lead preparation of organizational assessments, infrastructure renewal and rehabilitation studies, alternative analyses, cost analyses, planning and capital project development, and/or preliminary designs. Provide operational management (e.g. workload management, supervisor responsibilities) of the Utility Management Services team, which is comprised of 8-10 engineering professionals. Provide technical oversight and mentorship of Utility Management Services team members. Manage workloads to ensure staff utilization targets are met. Serve as the project manager for utility management projects, with responsibility for task order development (e.g. scopes and fees), supervision and leadership of the project team, budgetary and schedule controls, and client coordination. Establish strong, productive, collaborative relationships through involvement with business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices. Active engagement in selected professional conferences and industry associations with presentations, committee assignments, and leadership positions. Plan and manage Utility Planning projects, working with teams on various utility infrastructure planning and utility management service-related projects for local, state, and federal agencies. Prepare or oversee preparation of technical reports and master planning studies. Develop and identify capital improvement recommendations and plans. Assist in the development and production of proposals, work plans, and schedules to RFP documents. Manage/lead/develop preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations for client relations. Establish and maintain client relations. Implement QA/QC procedures. Perform additional assignments as requested by senior management. Preferred Qualifications
MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field a plus Ideally 20 years of progressive experience in drinking water, wastewater, and/or stormwater utility engineering 5 or more years of demonstrated leadership experience Experience with planning and implementation of infrastructure inspection and condition assessment programs; business process assessments, operations optimization, regulatory support, system conveyance, master planning, data management/visualization, financial planning and utility rates Project management experience Understanding of financial and administrative aspects of technical projects Proven leadership and mentoring skills. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills Willingness to learn and grow technical and professional skills to meet client and market needs Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team environment, and possessing excellent organizational and time management skills Must have excellent communication skills and thrive working in a team environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as project management system, project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting Working knowledge of ArcGIS, maintenance management systems (CMMS) and hydraulic modeling for planning and design Infrastructure design experience Experience working for a public, municipal, or investor-owned water and/or wastewater utility, public works department, or engineering consulting firm is beneficial Existing quality relationships with water utilities in Texas Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin Other Locations: United States-Texas-San Antonio Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Utility Management Services Job Posting: Aug 26, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr