HDR
South Central Region Drinking Water Market Sector Leader
HDR, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
South Central Region Drinking Water Market Sector Leader
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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.
Primary Responsibilities
The South Central Region Drinking Water Market Sector (“MS”) Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across the South Central Region in coordination with Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and Business Class Directors.
Responsible to the Drinking Water Market Sector Director, and in full coordination with the Water Business Group Client Development leadership, the South Central Regional Drinking Water Market Sector Leader creates and monitors frequent and regular communication across the region to implement the strategic and key project delivery plans and marketing opportunities for the market sector.
This market leader will support and collaborate across various areas and business lines to advance a variety of strategies intended to grow services across the market sector.
Business Development Responsibilities
Incorporate our corporate and Water business vision within the market sector to become the industry leader.
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the South Central Region and be active and visible in the industry.
Work with client managers to promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to Drinking Water clients within the South Central Region.
Participate as a member of the South Central Region Water Business Group Management Team.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers in the development and delivery of market sector initiatives that align with area and regional drivers.
Work with the client development leaders to support client development, deploy pursuit strategies, and guide pursuit processes, based on proven capture techniques.
Provide direct support to selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy, technical differentiation, and participation in related pursuit activities.
Actively participate in industry associations in leadership roles and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into an industry leadership position.
Maintain awareness of Area marketing capabilities and provide market sector support to Areas toward achieving Drinking Water MS booking goals.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting and construction organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
Staff Development Responsibilities
Seek opportunities to enhance our performance to win new work within the marketplace and provide opportunities for staff growth and development.
Through project delivery leadership, strategically align Drinking Water staff and projects to develop and deepen skills, while mentoring and growing their capabilities and talent.
Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
Provide Drinking Water MS input and support for Area work‑sharing efforts among Areas within the region and the broader Water Business Group.
Work with the Drinking Water Market Sector leader, Business Class Directors, and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to promote quality delivery and our Drive to Zero initiative.
Lead the Region in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the breadth, depth, and effectiveness of the practice.
Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and to assist local leadership as necessary with local hires. Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
Support to Operations
Assist Region and Area Business Group leadership in key project delivery within the market sector, including client management, acting as Principal in Charge on key project delivery, and supporting the QA/QC program.
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success. Work with a business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Actively engage in the PARR process and promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and regional leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned”, Best Practices, and other key delivery guidance/tools.
Take on Project Management and Principal in Charge assignments that leverage this leadership role by driving client satisfaction, staff development, technical excellence and mentoring opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 20+ years of experience in drinking water planning and engineering design, client development, and project management; a majority of that experience must reside within servicing of drinking water public and private clients and utilities.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an accredited civil or environmental engineering program.
Maintain a professional engineering registration in one or more of the States within the Central region.
Experienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for planning and/or engineering services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path development, and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains an active and visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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 - Dallas
Other Locations
United States - Texas - Round Rock
United States - Texas - Corpus Christi
United States - Texas - Houston
United States - Texas - Austin
United States - Texas (generic)
United States - Texas - San Antonio
Industry Water
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Water Treatment
Job Posting Oct 21, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.
Primary Responsibilities
The South Central Region Drinking Water Market Sector (“MS”) Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across the South Central Region in coordination with Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and Business Class Directors.
Responsible to the Drinking Water Market Sector Director, and in full coordination with the Water Business Group Client Development leadership, the South Central Regional Drinking Water Market Sector Leader creates and monitors frequent and regular communication across the region to implement the strategic and key project delivery plans and marketing opportunities for the market sector.
This market leader will support and collaborate across various areas and business lines to advance a variety of strategies intended to grow services across the market sector.
Business Development Responsibilities
Incorporate our corporate and Water business vision within the market sector to become the industry leader.
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the South Central Region and be active and visible in the industry.
Work with client managers to promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to Drinking Water clients within the South Central Region.
Participate as a member of the South Central Region Water Business Group Management Team.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers in the development and delivery of market sector initiatives that align with area and regional drivers.
Work with the client development leaders to support client development, deploy pursuit strategies, and guide pursuit processes, based on proven capture techniques.
Provide direct support to selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy, technical differentiation, and participation in related pursuit activities.
Actively participate in industry associations in leadership roles and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into an industry leadership position.
Maintain awareness of Area marketing capabilities and provide market sector support to Areas toward achieving Drinking Water MS booking goals.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting and construction organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
Staff Development Responsibilities
Seek opportunities to enhance our performance to win new work within the marketplace and provide opportunities for staff growth and development.
Through project delivery leadership, strategically align Drinking Water staff and projects to develop and deepen skills, while mentoring and growing their capabilities and talent.
Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
Provide Drinking Water MS input and support for Area work‑sharing efforts among Areas within the region and the broader Water Business Group.
Work with the Drinking Water Market Sector leader, Business Class Directors, and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to promote quality delivery and our Drive to Zero initiative.
Lead the Region in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the breadth, depth, and effectiveness of the practice.
Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and to assist local leadership as necessary with local hires. Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
Support to Operations
Assist Region and Area Business Group leadership in key project delivery within the market sector, including client management, acting as Principal in Charge on key project delivery, and supporting the QA/QC program.
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success. Work with a business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Actively engage in the PARR process and promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and regional leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned”, Best Practices, and other key delivery guidance/tools.
Take on Project Management and Principal in Charge assignments that leverage this leadership role by driving client satisfaction, staff development, technical excellence and mentoring opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 20+ years of experience in drinking water planning and engineering design, client development, and project management; a majority of that experience must reside within servicing of drinking water public and private clients and utilities.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an accredited civil or environmental engineering program.
Maintain a professional engineering registration in one or more of the States within the Central region.
Experienced in development and management of strategic positioning and technical differentiation for planning and/or engineering services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path development, and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains an active and visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Manager.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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 - Dallas
Other Locations
United States - Texas - Round Rock
United States - Texas - Corpus Christi
United States - Texas - Houston
United States - Texas - Austin
United States - Texas (generic)
United States - Texas - San Antonio
Industry Water
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Water Treatment
Job Posting Oct 21, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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