SC Waste Section Manager

HDR; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Waste Section Manager in South Carolina to provide leadership for the waste team. You will oversee staff development, manage profitability, and coordinate quality assurance across projects, while working closely with regional leaders and clients.

The role requires a strong background in solid waste facilities, project management, and staff development, with a focus on advancing sustainable waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills are required.
• Good leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage priorities.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of the waste production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Lead and coordinate services with other sections and supervise section staff.
• Involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews and engage with waste clients on production and related issues.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Implement and monitor company policy and develop multidiscipline teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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

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.

We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

HDR is looking for a Waste Section Manager to provide oversight and direction for our growing team in South Carolina. HDR is consistently ranked by ENR as one of the top Waste Management firms in America. Our Waste program in South Carolina is focused on landfill design, permitting, and construction quality assurance, and waste planning. This senior level position will be responsible for leading the operations of the Waste team, including staff development, financial performance (profitability, receivables), team morale, training, quality control, and client and project management. The Waste Section Manager will work closely with regional business development and South Carolina operational leadership, as well as South Carolina's Site Investigation and Remediation Practice Lead.

In this role, we'll also count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with waste clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License
• Experience in Solid Waste facilities, planning or program management which must include project management
• Prior staff management and development experience
• Role or engagement in professional organization in South Carolina, local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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 everyday.

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.

Primary Location

United States-South Carolina-Greenville

Other Locations

United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Industry

Waste

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Waste Services

Job Posting

Aug 10, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.