Water Resources Strategy & Delivery Leader

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Supply Business Class Leader in Phoenix, AZ. You will guide water resources planning, coordinate with staff and leadership, and manage complex multidisciplinary projects. A strong background in water supply planning, leadership, and client engagement is essential.

You will mentor mid and senior staff, drive business development in the Southwest, and ensure successful execution of BC projects in a dynamic, employee‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field; PE license preferred
• 10+ years of related experience in water resources and water supply planning
• Professional engineering registration and related technical experience
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Proven business development in the Southwest with measurable goals
• Experience with planning project software/tools
• Ability to lead in a diverse multidisciplinary environment and liaise with all staff levels

Responsibilities

• Support AZ/NM Water Resources Management Market Sector initiatives, projects, marketing, clients, growth and coordination with staff and leadership
• Lead and assist Section Managers on BC operations with staffing needs and hiring coordination
• Manage complex WS programs including scope, schedule, budget, risk and agency coordination
• Collaborate with Arizona leadership to address delivery issues and obtain approvals for BC operations
• Participate in national workload calls and coordinate with national WS team and BC Director
• Lead pursuits of WS related projects and review scopes/fees
• Mentor and support mid and senior staff and ensure timely BC work planning
• Provide strategic and technical oversight of surface and groundwater modeling and water supply planning

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Business development

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Planning software

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Supply Business Class Leader in Phoenix, AZ. You will guide water resources planning, coordinate with staff and leadership, and manage complex multidisciplinary projects. A strong background in water supply planning, leadership, and client engagement is essential.

You will mentor mid and senior staff, drive business development in the Southwest, and ensure successful execution of BC projects in a dynamic, employee‑owned environment.