Drinking Water Treatment Team Lead

HDR; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks an experienced water industry professional to lead the North Texas Drinking Water Treatment Team in Dallas, TX. You will guide the team in delivering technical and business development strategies, pursue opportunities, mentor staff, and help grow HDR’s Water Treatment portfolio.

The role collaborates with senior leaders to execute master planning through design and construction support, supporting HDR’s growth strategy and client engagement in North Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of 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.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Drinking Water Treatment Team in North Texas.
• Mentor staff and deliver projects.
• Develop and implement technical and business development strategies.
• Pursue and secure opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on master planning through design and construction support.
• Direct and delegate to staff to ensure HDR growth strategy execution.
• Coordinate with other leaders on marketing and production efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Staff mentoring

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

TX PE license preferred

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. The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will 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

Location and Details

• 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

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.