Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group Manager

HDR; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group Manager to lead the water practice across Nevada and Utah. You will guide strategic growth, strengthen client partnerships, and align operations with HDR’s standards while coordinating with regional and national leaders to advance water solutions in two fast-growing states.

The role requires leading diverse teams, sustaining relationships, and implementing HDR’s quality and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience in leading diverse teams and managing large programs.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth initiatives as part of regional leadership, building on HDR’s established relationships and capabilities.
• Guide the Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group's direction and performance, strengthening operations and driving growth.
• Partner with Water Business Development Leader to expand into new markets and pursue major opportunities.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitor results, and drive execution of the group’s plan.
• Foster collaboration across Nevada and Utah offices and with regional and national teams to maximize client satisfaction and profitability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Nevada-Utah team, supporting staff development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group Manager - ( 196563 )

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?

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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.

As part of a world-class organization, you’ll collaborate with exceptional technical and business leaders to expand HDR’s market presence across Nevada and Utah, deepen client partnerships, and guide the strategic development of a connected, high-performing area practice. This is a unique opportunity to build on HDR’s existing relationships and technical capabilities while positioning the Nevada-Utah program for the future—advancing innovative water solutions across two fast-growing states where water supply, treatment, reuse, and resilience are critical priorities.

What You’ll Do

As the Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group Manager, you will:

• Serve as the face of HDR’s water practice across Nevada and Utah, strengthening our leadership position and visibility with clients and communities.
• Lead strategic growth initiatives as part of regional leadership, building on HDR’s established relationships and capabilities while identifying new opportunities to expand our impact across the area.
• Guide the direction and performance of the Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group, develop and implement strategies that strengthen operations, support technical excellence, and drive sustainable growth across both states.
• Partner with our Water Business Development Leader to expand into new markets, pursue major opportunities, and advance technical services, delivery methods, and quality standards aligned with HDR’s strategic goals.
• Drive business performance by preparing annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitoring results, and leading execution of the group’s strategic plan.
• Foster strong collaboration across Nevada and Utah offices, and with regional and national teams, leveraging HDR’s full range of expertise to maximize client satisfaction, growth, and profitability.
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing Nevada-Utah team, supporting staff development, succession planning, and the continued growth of the area business group.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting major pursuits and occasionally serving as a strategic client manager.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, delivery, and business outcomes.
• Champion HDR’s standards and values, ensuring strong implementation of company policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to HDR’s broader vision and strategy through participation in regional and company-wide planning initiatives.
• Support project excellence by facilitating project management and quality reviews in collaboration with regional and national discipline leaders.
• Represent HDR across the industry and community, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in water solutions.
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• 15+ years of experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• 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

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

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.

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Water Treatment

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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