Executive Director, Pump Stations & Pipelines

HDR; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 178,952 - 336,375; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Business Class Director for Pump Stations and Pipelines to lead the technical capabilities across HDR's practice. You will build relationships with market sectors, manage risk, and drive quality across projects including pumps, pipelines, and tunneling programs.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with operations, and shaping HDR's strategic direction. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of related field experience.
• Professional/Architecture/Engineering registration for leadership roles.
• Experience developing and managing diverse teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other leaders on cross-functional initiatives.
• Commitment to HDR values and employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide company-wide leadership of technical capabilities within the business class.
• Build close working relationships and coordinate with related business classes, market sectors, business groups and operations.
• Lead and participate in technical risk management through process and resource reviews, providing technical advisory services on selected projects, and claims prevention and avoidance activities.
• Drive quality assurance and control processes and coordinate with the WBG Quality Manager in those areas.
• Oversee development and application of technical tools, standards, and techniques to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Oversee assignment of qualified, experienced staff to projects including effective use of worksharing.
• Work with market sector directors to develop strategic plan for the business class and provide strategic and tactical business trend input to leadership at multiple levels.
• Leads applied research strategy and engagement to advance WTEM technical capabilities, inform future service offerings, and translate research outcomes into practice standards.
• Leads and maintains strategic relationships with key university programs to support workforce development and recruitment pipelines.
• Facilitate business class teamwork and communication across offices and groups.
• Monitor business class direction, quality assurance, and resource workload alignment.
• Build technical expertise and production capacity through recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client management

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a Business Class Director for Pump Stations and Pipelines to lead the technical capabilities across HDR's practice. You will build relationships with market sectors, manage risk, and drive quality across projects including pumps, pipelines, and tunneling programs.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, collaboration with operations, and shaping HDR's strategic direction. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and