Drinking Water Treatment Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a North Texas Drinking Water Treatment Team Lead to guide and expand the regional team, oversee project delivery, and drive business development in the water sector. The role collaborates with senior leaders to implement HDR’s growth strategies.

The ideal candidate brings extensive water treatment experience, strong leadership, and a track record of mentoring staff while delivering complex projects and securing opportunities with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Professional registration or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Drinking Water Treatment Team in North Texas.
• Mentor staff and deliver projects with quality and profitability.
• Coordinate with regional and national leaders on strategy and marketing.
• Support business development through client engagement and interviews.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, and managed with proactive PM practices.
• Support policy implementation and personnel development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring staff

Staff development

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our North Texas Drinking Water Treatment Team Lead. You will be responsible for leading and growing the Drinking Water Treatment Team in North Texas and supporting the North Texas Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Lead. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead, Project Delivery Lead, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. Your primary duties include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR’s growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• TX PE or ability to obtain reciprocity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Primary Location: United States‑Texas‑Dallas

Other Locations: United States‑Oklahoma‑Oklahoma City, United States‑Texas‑Tyler, United States‑Texas‑Fort Worth

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Water Treatment

Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026