Waste Team Lead

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 109,970 - 188,520; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Waste Team Lead in Virginia to oversee production operations, guide staff development and ensure quality control across projects. You will also support marketing efforts and may serve as Assistant Project Manager on certain projects, coordinating with multiple sections and clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 7+ years of experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in related roles.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and lead teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the production section, guide staff development, ensure quality control and support marketing efforts.
• May function as Assistant Project Manager and assist in production responsibilities on projects.
• Coordinate administrative responsibilities for section staff and services with other sections.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Engage with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Implement and monitor company policies.
• Assist in selection, training and management of technical personnel.
• Collaborate with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Waste Team Lead will oversee the operations of the production section, guide staff development, ensure quality control, and support marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager 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

• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic Area

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

Location & Compensation

• Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
• Other Locations: United States-Virginia-Vienna
• Industry: Waste
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Posting: Jul 20, 2026
• Compensation ranges:
  Vienna, VA: $131,964 - $188,520
  Glen Allen, VA: $109,970 - $157,100

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.