Employee-Owned Water Services Director

HDR; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Water Business Group seeks a Director of Professional Services to guide technical quality, project delivery, and professional practice. You will align technical disciplines, strengthen delivery capabilities, and promote standards across HDR’s matrix organization.

The role focuses on leadership of a cross-disciplinary team, development of QA/QC processes, and collaboration with executives and clients to deliver high-quality water infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in professional services and program management.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams and practices.
• Maintain active involvement with AEC industry associations.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee-owned culture and HDR values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery across professional services, risk management, and QA/QC activities.
• Guide staff training, policy alignment, and technology integration within the Water Business Group.
• Direct integration of technical standards, best practices, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Professional engineering license

Leadership & management

Team development

Executive communication

Client engagement

Job description

HDR’s Water Business Group seeks a Director of Professional Services to guide technical quality, project delivery, and professional practice. You will align technical disciplines, strengthen delivery capabilities, and promote standards across HDR’s matrix organization.

The role focuses on leadership of a cross-disciplinary team, development of QA/QC processes, and collaboration with executives and clients to deliver high-quality water infrastructure programs.