Site Investigation & Remediation East Regional Practice Leader

HDR; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 154,350 - 219,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Site Investigation and Remediation East Regional Practice Leader based in Arlington, Virginia. This role is pivotal in expanding our environmental investigation portfolio across the East region, collaborating with national leadership to drive growth and reinforce client relationships. The ideal candidate must have a robust background in environmental sciences, strong project management skills, and over 10 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation and remediation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional growth strategies for environmental remediation.
• Identify market opportunities and develop positioning strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with clients to expand business.

Skills

Environmental site investigation

Business development

Client engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical leadership

Education

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

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related field

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 authentic ideas to work every day. We constantly ask ourselves how we can make a positive impact on the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The Site Investigation and Remediation East Regional Practice Leader serves as a regional strategic and business‑growth leader responsible for expanding the firm’s environmental investigation and remediation portfolio. The East geography includes states east of the Mississippi River. This role partners closely with national Practice leadership, Area Sector Leaders, and Regional Business Development Leaders to shape and execute strategies that strengthen market position, drive top‑line revenue growth, and support the long‑term success of the Site Investigation and Remediation practice. The Regional Practice Leader fosters strong communication and collaboration across the region, ensuring alignment on emerging regulatory trends, market drivers, project outcomes and strategic priorities. A central focus of this role is expanding client relationships to include new HDR clients and expanding existing scope/services to existing HDR clients, leading strategic pursuits, sponsoring key projects, and positioning the firm for sustained growth in key Site Investigation and Remediation markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of regional growth strategies that expand the Site Investigation and Remediation market share and drive top‑line revenue.
• Identify high‑value market opportunities, emerging regulatory drivers, and develop and execute competitive positioning strategies to accelerate practice growth short and long term.
• Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership to track performance and ensure alignment with annual business development targets.
• Serve as a visible, market‑facing leader, cultivating relationships with new and existing clients to expand the firm’s Site Investigation and Remediation footprint and brand.
• Lead or support major pursuits, including client outreach, pre‑positioning, development of win strategies, proposal leadership, interview preparation, and contract negotiations.
• Represent and present at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and professional associations to elevate brand visibility and generate new opportunities.
• Provide direct billable technical leadership on site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as Project Manager or senior technical advisor for key clients and on complex site investigation and remediation projects, guiding teams in site characterization, remedy evaluation, design, and implementation.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Site Investigation and Remediation staff across the region.
• Identify and cultivate high‑potential talent, support onboarding, and contribute to staff development and retention strategies.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client‑focused delivery across the regional Site Investigation and Remediation team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Knowledge of US federal (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, CWA) and State environmental regulations.
• Experience in business development, including client workshops, technical presentations, proposal development, and strategic planning.
• Established relationships with key environmental regulatory agencies and industry organizations (e.g., SAME, AEHS) through membership and remediation committee engagement.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, feasibility studies, remedial design, and remedial construction management.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and supporting complex environmental pursuits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across business lines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to support regional and national initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other business‑class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business‑class efforts.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Active participation in an employee‑owned culture is a must.

Pay Transparency: $154,350 - $219,999.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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.