Director, Water Professional Services

HDR; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Business Group Professional Services Director to lead technical quality, project delivery, and professional practice. Reporting to the WBG President, you will align practice groups, strengthen delivery capabilities, and advance standards across regions.

You will partner with operations, market sectors, and technical leaders to drive continuous improvement and collaboration, positioning HDR as a global leader in water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in professional services leadership.
• Experience managing technical teams and delivery practices.
• Maintain active involvement with AEC industry associations.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor development and training of staff in technical, professional, business, and service delivery competencies.
• Oversee QA/QC and continuous improvement initiatives within the Water Business Group.
• Coordinate with operations, market sectors, and technical leaders to align delivery strategies.
• Support recruitment, staffing, and professional development across groups.
• Drive delivery excellence and quality standards across multiple regions and programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project delivery

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring teams

Strategic planning

Education

Professional engineering licensure

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Business Group Professional Services Director to lead technical quality, project delivery, and professional practice. Reporting to the WBG President, you will align practice groups, strengthen delivery capabilities, and advance standards across regions.

You will partner with operations, market sectors, and technical leaders to drive continuous improvement and collaboration, positioning HDR as a global leader in water infrastructure.