Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader

HDR, Inc.

Vienna (VA)

On-site

USD 194,000 - 277,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Vienna, VA, is seeking a senior leader for the Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader role. You will guide technical staff, oversee project delivery, and drive profitability while aligning with HDR’s employee-owned culture.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, PE license, 10+ years of leadership in water or civil projects, and a strong network in the Mid-Atlantic market.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
Minimum 10 years' experience.
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams; commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers and other leaders.
Active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of staff.
Oversee daily operations, project oversight, reviews, and profitability.
Lead staff development and training in technical and business competencies.
Collaborate with Market Sector Leaders on workload projections.
Lead QA/QC program activities and continuous improvement.
Review fee proposals and participate in key pursuit teaming.
Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Mid-Atlantic Water Business Group Professional Services Leader, we'll count on you to:

Be responsible to the Business Group Manager to develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.

Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.

Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.

Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.

Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities striving for continuous improvement.

Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers.

Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.

Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses.

Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated by Business Group Manager.

Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.

Partner with Market Sector Leaders and Project Delivery Leader.

Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution, in collaboration with subject matter experts.

Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA.

Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards, and best practices.

Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes, and delivery leaders.

Review and approve fee proposals as delegated by Business Group Manager.

Support communication and coordination within all business groups.

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 15 years' experience.

Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the local market.

Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Required Qualifications

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

A minimum of 10 years' experience.

Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.

Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.

Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.

Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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