Regional Resources Business Group Director (South-Central)

HDR; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a South-Central Region Resources Business Group Director to lead regional initiatives, develop programs, and drive profitability across the South-Central states.

You will mentor area managers, shape talent strategy, oversee budgeting, and collaborate with operations, market sector leaders and regional executives to deliver client-focused solutions and growth. This role requires strong leadership, strategic acumen and a commitment to HDR values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 12 years experience in related field.
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Resources Business Group (RBG) initiatives for the South-Central Region.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective regional business group program, including business development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the company and business group.
• Direct and deliver regional business group operations, including net fees booked and earned, operating profit, utilization, workshare, loss prevention/management, and overall business performance.
• Collaborate with area operations, RBG project teams, Global RBG Market Sector leadership, and Regional RBG leadership to enhance client development strategies, build new client partnerships, support programs, and pursue cross-business group opportunities.
• Drive the execution of RBG initiatives across the region, verifying alignment with regional priorities through close coordination with the Regional Director of Operations and Area Leadership.
• Develop and maintain a strong regional leadership structure and manage the regional RBG budget, including profitability, investment strategies, claims management, and overall regional RBG performance.
• Works cooperatively with other Regional Business Group Directors, Regional Operations Directors, Area Managers and Market Sector Directors to drive Business Group strategies and initiatives in the Region.
• Mentor Area Business Group Managers and key personnel.
• Assist in the identification and prioritization of strategic hires and in the recruiting of candidates.
• Add strong business skillset as the BG point of interface with Operations.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regional leadership

Budgeting

Talent recruitment

Client development

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a South-Central Region Resources Business Group Director to lead regional initiatives, develop programs, and drive profitability across the South-Central states.

You will mentor area managers, shape talent strategy, oversee budgeting, and collaborate with operations, market sector leaders and regional executives to deliver client-focused solutions and growth. This role requires strong leadership, strategic acumen and a commitment to HDR values.