Area Resources Business Group Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Resources Business Group Manager to lead the Minnesota and Wisconsin team, developing the capability to grow the business across Power, Industrial, Waste, and Renewables. The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, guiding staff, and coordinating cross‑line services.

The position involves strategic planning, forecasting, and collaboration with regional teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions for diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Resources projects or related fields.
• Experience leading diverse teams and client relationships.
• Ability to set strategic direction aligned with firm vision and goals.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and units.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development Lead to pursue strategic client and project opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and oversee quality of deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor staff within the Resources group.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets; monitor financial performance.
• Help sell and win projects matching staff capabilities and developmental goals.
• Coordinate services with other HDR business lines and regional counterparts.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Client relationships

Business development

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Area Resources Business Group Manager - ( 196421 )

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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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.

HDR is seeking a strongResources Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area.

The Resources Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in Minnesota and Wisconsin and has staff of150+employees at locations in St. Louis Park, MN, Milwaukee, WI, and Madison, WI, offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in Power, Industrial, Waste and Renewables. This position is responsible for developing teams and implementing strategies to grow the business and continuing to diversify the client base.

Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Business Development Lead in supporting strategic client and project pursuits, providing technical expertise, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff. The group manager prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors financial performance of the business group, and helps to sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost center. This position works cooperatively with their counterparts in the Central Region and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in related Resources projects, in any of the specialty areas represented by the group, i.e. Power, Waste, and/or Industrial markets.
• 10+ years’ experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the Resources practice that aligns with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals.
• Positive marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery.
• Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, meeting both client and regulatory expectations.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, business units, and with external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth.
• Committed to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and upholding corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation.
• Local candidates residing in the Twin Cities area are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth.

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-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry

Administrative

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2026

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