South Carolina Water Group Leader: Drive Growth & Impact

HDR; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Water Business Group Manager to lead HDR's South Carolina Water Group, directing project delivery, client engagement, and staff development across Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Water Resources Management. You will oversee pursuits, proposals, and market growth while ensuring quality, profitability and client satisfaction. Expect active collaboration with regional leadership. A hands-on leader driving growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Experience leading diverse teams.
• Active engagement in professional or industry associations.

Responsibilities

• Drive Client Success and Growth by maintaining key client relationships and pursuing new work.
• Lead and deliver projects as project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor with scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Grow the business by identifying opportunities and leading pursuit and proposal efforts across the region.
• Develop and mentor staff to foster accountability, technical excellence, and strong utilization.
• Own business performance by monitoring net fee earned, utilization, backlog, and profitability.
• Represent HDR through industry organizations and strategic partnerships to achieve bookings and growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship development

Business development

Proposal development

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Water Business Group Manager to lead HDR's South Carolina Water Group, directing project delivery, client engagement, and staff development across Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Water Resources Management. You will oversee pursuits, proposals, and market growth while ensuring quality, profitability and client satisfaction. Expect active collaboration with regional leadership. A hands-on leader driving growth and excellence.