Integrated Watershed Management Director - Lead & Impact

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 179,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Retirement savings with employer match

Employee ownership culture

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Business Class Director for Integrated Watershed Management to lead technical capabilities and staff across the service line, ensuring client needs are met with high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on strategic planning, mentoring technical leaders, and maintaining HDR’s standards while collaborating with market sectors and operations. Flexible location with travel up to 35% is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a related field.
• Professional or Architecture/Engineering registration for leadership roles.
• Experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative with other leaders to drive business class efforts.
• Commitment to HDR values and employee ownership culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide company-wide leadership of technical capabilities within the business class.
• Lead and participate in technical risk management through process and resource reviews.
• Oversee development and application of technical tools, standards, and techniques.
• Monitor company-wide performance to achieve defined goals and support operational managers.
• Build technical expertise and production capacity through recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Strategic planning

Client management

Risk management

Industry engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional/Architecture/Engineering or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a Business Class Director for Integrated Watershed Management to lead technical capabilities and staff across the service line, ensuring client needs are met with high-quality outcomes.

The role focuses on strategic planning, mentoring technical leaders, and maintaining HDR’s standards while collaborating with market sectors and operations. Flexible location with travel up to 35% is typical.