Texas Gulf Coast Wastewater Treatment Team Lead

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. seeks a Texas Gulf Wastewater Treatment Team Lead to lead and grow the wastewater treatment team in Houston. The role includes project management, client engagement, and mentoring staff while ensuring execution of HDR's growth strategy. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience required.
• Professional registration (PE) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead wastewater treatment teams and business development efforts.
• Mentor staff and provide leadership in project execution.
• Ensure quality control and profitability for projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project Management

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Texas Gulf Wastewater Treatment Team Lead. You will be responsible for leading and growing the wastewater treatment team in the Texas Gulf Coast region. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Manager, Professional Services Lead, Project Delivery Lead, Market Sector Leads, and Client Development Lead on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.

As the Texas Gulf Wastewater Treatment Team Lead you will interface with regional and national technology leaders to advance local capabilities and may support national pursuits and project delivery efforts related to their expertise. Specifically, you will support project teams to pursue and complete projects including planning, nutrient removal, solids handling, condition assessment, and design of wastewater treatment facilities and projects.

In the role of a Texas Gulf Coast Wastewater Treatment Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support


• May function as a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Design Engineer and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities


• Assist with 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 industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues


• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system


• Implement, monitor and support company policy


• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel


• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• TX PE or ability to obtain reciprocity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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 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.

Primary Location:United States-Texas-Houston

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting:Jun 10, 2025