Water Services Director - Professional Delivery Leader

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Water Business Group Professional Services Director in the United States to lead technical quality, project delivery excellence, and professional practice. You will align practice groups, strengthen delivery capabilities, and advance standards for high-quality outcomes across HDR’s matrix organization.

Reporting to the WBG President, you will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and position HDR as a leader in the global architecture marketplace through collaboration with

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in professional services, program management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage and develop technical teams and practices.
• Active participation in AEC industry associations.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture and HDR values.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff development in technical, professional, and service delivery competencies.
• Coordinate delivery approaches and risk management for strategic initiatives.
• Advance QA/QC programs and continuous improvement.
• Partner with project management and delivery services.
• Support recruitment, staffing, and resource balancing.
• Foster cross-group collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Quality assurance

Team development

Executive collaboration

Job description

HDR is seeking a Water Business Group Professional Services Director in the United States to lead technical quality, project delivery excellence, and professional practice. You will align practice groups, strengthen delivery capabilities, and advance standards for high-quality outcomes across HDR’s matrix organization.

Reporting to the WBG President, you will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and position HDR as a leader in the global architecture marketplace through collaboration with