Waste Services Business Class Manager

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm is seeking a Waste Services Engineering Manager to lead a team, oversee project delivery, and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of related experience and holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include team management, strategic growth planning, and ensuring quality project execution. The position is based in North Carolina, with opportunities to shape sustainable waste management systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in waste management or related field.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration with related technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a waste services engineering team.
• Oversee execution of waste projects ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Support regional growth strategies through client relationship management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical design

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely 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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: “What is our impact on the world?”

Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe waste is more than management—it’s an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You will 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Management and Development: Building, maintaining, and training a high‑performing waste services engineering team. This includes recruiting talent, assigning responsibilities, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Project Oversight & Resource Allocation: Overseeing the execution of waste projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. The manager will plan resources, assign qualified resources per the scope of work, and ensure resources are following HDR’s project execution process.
• Strategic Growth & Business Planning: Supporting regional and national growth strategies by identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and aligning team capabilities with business objectives. This will include creating annual area waste vision statements that align team goals with overall company goals to include resource growth, bookings, revenue, and profit targets.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients in the area and region. Understanding client goals and translating them into effective execution strategies that deliver value and build long‑term partnerships.
• Technical Leadership and Innovation: Working with the national technical leaders to guide the technical direction of the waste discipline, promoting continuous improvement, and supporting the development of specialized expertise. This may include contributing to industry professional organizations through technical papers, presentations, and participation in industry conferences.
• Collaboration and Integration: Work with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world‑class solutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for staff development and mentorship including deploying technical onboarding, monthly technical one‑on‑ones, internal and external technical and/or business class training content, and technical mentorship for Area BC staff.
• Facilitating the identification of project delivery team requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for Area projects.
• Partnering with National and Area Business Class Leadership to support area level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention.
• Participating and supporting the local area/region in Go/No‑Go’s, proposal development, and pursuits within the Waste Services Business Class.
• Leading proposal technical reviews.
• Driving HDR’s Quality Processes and Procedures including implementing business group and business class specific quality process enhancements in partnership with Area Professional Services.
• Achieving a 70% utilization goal by actively leading or supporting projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous staff supervision experience preferred
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Subject Matter Expert or strong knowledge of a variety of waste planning, facility design and management services
• Technical design experience with landfills, transfer stations, drop‑off centers, MRFs and other solid waste management facilities, including knowledge of operations
• Experience mentoring and coordinating workshare with multiple area offices or combination in‑person and remote teams
• Knowledge and experience that align with Area and Regional clients, stakeholders, and regional industry standards and practices
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston‑Salem, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-North Carolina-Asheville

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Waste Services

Job Posting: Feb 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.