Water Delivery & Quality Director

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, a global leader in engineering and architecture, seeks a Water Business Group Director to provide executive leadership for technical quality and delivery excellence. This role aligns technical practice across the matrix organization, strengthening delivery capabilities and improving client outcomes for water projects worldwide.

Reporting to the Water Business Group President, you will guide quality management, risk practices, and professional development, spanning multiple regions and

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing technical teams and practices.
• Maintain AEC industry associations.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor the development and training of staff in technical, professional, business, and service delivery competencies.
• Develop approaches to new technologies, digital delivery methods and service areas.
• Lead evaluation, implementation, and adoption of professional services technologies and delivery tools.
• Coordinate staff training in policies, processes and risk management.
• Lead continuous improvement through technical standards and best practices.
• Support groups and initiatives related to productivity and service delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Quality assurance

Risk management

Executive presence

Client engagement

Job description

HDR, a global leader in engineering and architecture, seeks a Water Business Group Director to provide executive leadership for technical quality and delivery excellence. This role aligns technical practice across the matrix organization, strengthening delivery capabilities and improving client outcomes for water projects worldwide.

Reporting to the Water Business Group President, you will guide quality management, risk practices, and professional development, spanning multiple regions and