Mid-Atlantic Management Consulting Lead

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 162,855 - 232,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Management Consulting Lead for their Water Business Group in Vienna, Virginia. The role involves leading consulting services and collaborating with various teams to deliver projects. Preferred qualifications include strong leadership, a BS in Engineering, and 15 years of relevant experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

The compensation range for this position is estimated between $162,855 - $232,650 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 15 years of water industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mid-Atlantic management consulting services.
• Collaborate with HDR leaders to deliver quality services.
• Participate in client relationship management and presentations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management experience

Excellent writing and communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

BS degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Master of Business Administration degree

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating and scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

HDR is looking for a Management Consulting Lead to join our Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group. The successful candidate will be involved with all aspects of our Water Business Group program. This position will collaborate with and leverage HDR staff across the company and teaming partners to develop solutions for our clients. The primary duties of this position include pursuing, planning, managing, and delivering all aspects of utility management projects. They will also be expected to:

• Actively lead our growing Mid-Atlantic management consulting services.
• Collaborate with HDR technical leaders, operations leaders, market sector directors, project managers, and project teams to deliver world class quality services, project management services and construction services for projects and programs utilizing multiple delivery models.
• Actively engage with the local project teams and assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• Participate in client relationship management, client presentations, conference presentations, and interviews.
• Participate in scope, schedule, and budget development for projects.
• Provide project delivery support including planning, contract administration and management, technical consulting, design reviews, subcontract management and construction services.
• Actively participate in AWWA or WEF and related regional professional associations.
• Mentor and develop other employees.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• BS degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or similar combination of relevant education and experience
• Master of Business Administration degree
• 15 years of water industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Strong leadership skills and project management experience with multiple national remote teams is preferred
• Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, proposal development, and business development
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
• Familiar with estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Ability to interact with various design professionals, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Current AWWA or WEF and related regional professional association involvement
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

This position is subject to a governmental background check.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, MD: 162,855 - 232,650. Washington, DC: 177,660 - 253,800.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Management Consulting

Job Posting: May 14, 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.