Water Resources Market Lead – Montana Growth

HDR; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 144,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Market Sector Lead in Montana to shape strategy, branding, and client development across dams, levees, and hydrology. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, advances project pursuits, and ensures technical excellence while mentoring staff and coordinating with operations.

The position emphasizes team leadership, market visibility, and delivering high-impact water infrastructure solutions across Montana communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experienced in overall staff development including recruiting, career path and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in developing a long-range Water Resource Management vision and strategy for HDR’s Montana Area including dams, levees, stormwater, restoration, irrigation, hydraulics and hydrology.
• Lead HDR’s Water Resource Management branding in Montana Area and engage with professional organizations.
• Collaborate with technical and marketing staff in pursuing new projects and lead selected key pursuits.
• Support the development of scopes of work, fee estimates, risk identification and project schedules.
• Identify and apply Water Resource Management initiatives to the marketplace.
• Promote the Water Resource Management market in alignment with Client Managers.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Client management

Staff development

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, planning or related field

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Resources Market Sector Lead in Montana to shape strategy, branding, and client development across dams, levees, and hydrology. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, advances project pursuits, and ensures technical excellence while mentoring staff and coordinating with operations.

The position emphasizes team leadership, market visibility, and delivering high-impact water infrastructure solutions across Montana communities.