Alaska Area Federal Business Group Manager

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Federal Business Group Manager based in Alaska (Anchorage) to lead and grow our federal work portfolio with US Government clients. You will oversee the Alaska cost center, coordinate with Federal Client Development Leaders, and report to the Alaska Area Manager.

This role blends billable delivery (40–50%) with overhead activities (5–60%), including financial and personnel management, marketing, negotiations, and QA/QC, within HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in related roles.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing multi-discipline projects.
• Ability to develop fees, negotiate, review contracts, and oversee construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow HDR's federal work portfolio with US Government clients across multiple agencies in Alaska.
• Base in Alaska with Anchorage duty station and report to the Alaska Area Manager.
• Oversee Federal Business Group, perform business development to drive growth and profitability.
• Split time between billable work (40-50%) and overhead activities (5-60%) including financial and personnel management and marketing.
• Coordinate staff assignment and workload with other HDR groups; ensure contract compliance with Federal Regulations; prepare and review fee proposals, project reviews, QA/QC.

Skills

Team leadership

Federal client development

Client relationship building

Contract management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field

Job description

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?

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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.

We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty a 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 multi-disciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. It's one reason why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe 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.

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently seeking a Federal Business Group Manager to lead and grow our federal work portfolio with US Government clients across multiple agencies located in Alaska.

The individual will be based in Alaska, with an Anchorage duty station, and will report directly to the Alaska Area Manager with additional reporting responsibilities to the West Region Federal Business Group Director. Primary responsibilities of this position will be to lead and manage the Federal Business Group in our Alaska cost center and perform business development activities while collaborating with HDR's Federal Client Development Leaders to drive the overall growth and profitability of HDR's Federal practice in Alaska.

The position requires an experienced, well-rounded individual who is comfortable serving in a variety of roles, including Project and Program Manager, Contract Manager, Client Manager and Principal-in-Charge. It is expected that this individual will split their time between billable work (40-50% of their time) and associated overhead activities, including financial and personnel management and marketing/new business development (5--60% of their time) to deliver our annual plans.

This position is an integral part of the Alaska Area Leadership Team and local office leadership. Specific responsibilities include oversight of federal programs and project delivery, client management, quality control, marketing support, and staff development. The position includes management of multi-discipline design activities including schematic design development and development of construction documents to support large, medium, and small-scale federal facility and GIS projects. Projects include horizontal and vertical construction for military and international and interagency support, facilities, sustainment, restoration and modernization (FSRM), as well as other federal projects such as asset management and military planning. Most of these projects are performed under A-E IDC contracts with varying degrees of technical complexity and project team size.

The successful candidate should have some established federal client and teaming partner relationships in Alaska, show a track record of developing and enhancing relationships, and have experience in the complete life cycle of project delivery including fee proposal development, negotiations, contractual review, design, and construction management oversight.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating staff assignment and workload projections with other HDR Business groups; working with the Federal Services Group to achieve contract compliance with Federal Regulations; and working with the local Area Manager to prepare and review fee proposals, perform project reviews, monitor financial performance, and implement QA/QC programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration as an Engineer
• Ability to market services and develop strong client relationships with US Government Agencies, such as USACE, NAVFAC NW, US Coast Guard, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Fish and Wildlife and the National Park Service.
• This position is subject to a governmental background check.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• 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-Alaska-Anchorage Industry: Federal Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Federal Project Management Job Posting: Sep 9, 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, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.