HDR
Southeast Regional Business Development Director
HDR, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Southeast Regional Business Development Director
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Southeast Regional Business Development Director
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At HDR, employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.
Primary Role & Responsibilities
Path to Goal: In coordination with the Director of Business Development, identify, monitor and support attainment of Regional net fee booked plan using the Path to Goal concept to drive consistent communication across the Water organization.
Strategic Client Development Leadership & Assistance: Assist/Collaborate with Water leadership in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the Region.
Strategic and Sector Pursuit Leadership / Major Campaign Coordination: Primary leadership of Major Campaigns in the $5–$20 M range. Drive the identification, development and qualification of potential Regional Major Campaign opportunities.
Strategic Initiative Development: Engage Market Sector/Area Client Development staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives identified during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings.
Alignment of Resources: Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of “Path to Goal.”
Secondary Responsibilities
NFB and Marketing Cost Tracking: Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee book bookings goals. Work closely with operational leadership to observe trends, adjust projections and make required alterations to plan in effort to achieve year‑over‑year goals and cost management targets.
Other Initiatives – Strategic Planning: Assist in development of annual strategic planning effort.
Controlling: Assist in monitoring operational metrics for the Region, as required.
Staffing: Assist in prioritization of strategic hires, identification and recruiting of candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
Local candidates are preferred.
Experience in developing and supporting implementation of growth strategies.
Proven skillset to develop and manage the marketing and business development teams in the Southeast Region made up of five separate areas (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia/Alabama, Kentucky/Tennessee, and Florida/Puerto Rico).
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated “self‑starter” with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners.
Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies.
Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person.
Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets.
Demonstrated experience in winning high‑value contracts in the A/E/C industry.
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
Other Information Primary Location: United States‑Georgia‑Atlanta.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Business Class: Marketing and Admin.
Job Posting: Oct 22 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Southeast Regional Business Development Director
role at
HDR .
At HDR, employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe water is more than a resource; it is a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come.
Primary Role & Responsibilities
Path to Goal: In coordination with the Director of Business Development, identify, monitor and support attainment of Regional net fee booked plan using the Path to Goal concept to drive consistent communication across the Water organization.
Strategic Client Development Leadership & Assistance: Assist/Collaborate with Water leadership in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the Region.
Strategic and Sector Pursuit Leadership / Major Campaign Coordination: Primary leadership of Major Campaigns in the $5–$20 M range. Drive the identification, development and qualification of potential Regional Major Campaign opportunities.
Strategic Initiative Development: Engage Market Sector/Area Client Development staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives identified during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings.
Alignment of Resources: Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of “Path to Goal.”
Secondary Responsibilities
NFB and Marketing Cost Tracking: Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee book bookings goals. Work closely with operational leadership to observe trends, adjust projections and make required alterations to plan in effort to achieve year‑over‑year goals and cost management targets.
Other Initiatives – Strategic Planning: Assist in development of annual strategic planning effort.
Controlling: Assist in monitoring operational metrics for the Region, as required.
Staffing: Assist in prioritization of strategic hires, identification and recruiting of candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
Local candidates are preferred.
Experience in developing and supporting implementation of growth strategies.
Proven skillset to develop and manage the marketing and business development teams in the Southeast Region made up of five separate areas (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia/Alabama, Kentucky/Tennessee, and Florida/Puerto Rico).
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated “self‑starter” with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.
Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners.
Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies.
Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in‑person.
Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets.
Demonstrated experience in winning high‑value contracts in the A/E/C industry.
Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.
Other Information Primary Location: United States‑Georgia‑Atlanta.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee Status: Regular.
Business Class: Marketing and Admin.
Job Posting: Oct 22 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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