Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Michigan Area Business Class Leader
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Michigan Area Business Class Leader
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?
This role is responsible for the overall vision, strategy and execution of building and growing a Michigan Wastewater team, and will function as a supervisor to staff, manage projects and provide production on projects in addition to business development responsibilities.
This role is responsible for planning and design of wastewater and hydraulic design elements including, but not limited to:
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Collection and Interceptor Sewers
Wastewater Pumping
System Master Plans
This role reports to the Michigan Water Business Group Manager and works closely with the Regional and National Wastewater Business Class and Market Sector Leads. You will work closely with the project managers and project engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including studies, preliminary and final design documents and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities In the role of Wastewater Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to participate and lead in the following areas:
Staff Development
Recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2–6 person range).
Technical Excellence
Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management.
Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
Develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives.
Support development of technical experts.
Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate and assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
Marketing and Strategy
Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
Drive area initiatives that are relative to the business class.
Collaborate regionally and nationally with other wastewater treatment business class leads and other wastewater treatment experts.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related field from an accredited four‑year college or university. Master’s degree is a plus.
Michigan Registered Professional Engineer License (PE)
Proven client and business development success in Michigan
Experience in conceptual, preliminary and final design of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment infrastructure
Experience with process and hydraulic design and design software
Knowledge of Michigan water quality regulations and the Total Maximum Daily Load programs
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.
Job Posting Information
Primary Location: Michigan
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
Job Posting Date: Jan 8, 2026
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, irrespective of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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This role is responsible for the overall vision, strategy and execution of building and growing a Michigan Wastewater team, and will function as a supervisor to staff, manage projects and provide production on projects in addition to business development responsibilities.
This role is responsible for planning and design of wastewater and hydraulic design elements including, but not limited to:
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Collection and Interceptor Sewers
Wastewater Pumping
System Master Plans
This role reports to the Michigan Water Business Group Manager and works closely with the Regional and National Wastewater Business Class and Market Sector Leads. You will work closely with the project managers and project engineers to prepare both planning level and design level projects including studies, preliminary and final design documents and contract/bid documents; and work collaboratively with other design disciplines to provide integrated solutions and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities In the role of Wastewater Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to participate and lead in the following areas:
Staff Development
Recruit, select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Take responsibility for operations of production section including utilization, morale, quality control and marketing support.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Supervise engineers and junior staff (assumed in the 2–6 person range).
Technical Excellence
Participate in delivery of project services through planning, design, and construction phases to meet client expectations, including project management.
Function as a project manager and lead critical area and regional projects.
Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products.
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations.
Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing, project managers, and project delivery staff.
Develop and lead technical and marketing initiatives.
Support development of technical experts.
Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews where appropriate and assist technical teams in finding appropriate reviewers.
Marketing and Strategy
Be directly involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
Drive area initiatives that are relative to the business class.
Collaborate regionally and nationally with other wastewater treatment business class leads and other wastewater treatment experts.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics, or a related field from an accredited four‑year college or university. Master’s degree is a plus.
Michigan Registered Professional Engineer License (PE)
Proven client and business development success in Michigan
Experience in conceptual, preliminary and final design of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment infrastructure
Experience with process and hydraulic design and design software
Knowledge of Michigan water quality regulations and the Total Maximum Daily Load programs
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.
Job Posting Information
Primary Location: Michigan
Industry: Water
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
Job Posting Date: Jan 8, 2026
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, irrespective of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.
We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
#J-18808-Ljbffr