Water Source and Supply Section Lead

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Water Source and Supply Section Lead to guide water supply planning projects and lead a team of engineers and planners. You will work with Project Managers and Client Account Managers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

This senior role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture. You will mentor staff, develop proposals, and ensure QA/QC of deliverables while advancing sustainable water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience
• Professional registration or license may be required depending on the 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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for HDR’s water supply planning projects and collaborate with Project Managers and Client Account Managers to develop and deliver water supply planning projects for clients.
• Perform supervisory duties for the water supply planning section staff including time/expense approvals, monitoring utilization, workload planning, annual performance conversations, and similar responsibilities.
• In collaboration with Project Managers, manage the financial aspects of waters supply projects, and coordinate and adjust staffing to ensure the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed to schedule and budget.
• Work closely with the Area and Regional Market Sector Leads, Project Managers, and Client Account Managers.
• Provide overall project delivery excellence for water supply projects executed by the Section.
• Manage projects and provide planning support on projects.
• Work closely with the project engineers, planners, engineers in training, and GIS professionals to prepare planning level projects including reports, and other technical documents.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide integrated solutions and support business development opportunities.
• Perform QA/QC of internal and external deliverables
• Be responsible for identifying staff training needs or providing training as established by strategic plans and objectives.
• Mentor Section and help develop their professional abilities.
• Develop and review scope and fee proposals
• Recruit and retain staff including planners, project engineers, engineers in training, and project managers.
• Perform other duties as needed. #LI-KT1

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Culture commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Water Source and Supply Section Lead - ( 197672 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our WaterBusiness Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Water Source and Supply Section Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Under the supervision of the Area Integrated Watershed Management Business Class Lead, provide leadership and team guidance for HDR’s water supply planning projects as well as collaborate with Project Managers and Client Account Managers to develop and deliver water supply planning projects for clients.
• Perform supervisory duties for the water supply planning section staff including time/expense approvals, monitoring utilization, workload planning, annual performance conversations, and similar responsibilities.
• In collaboration with Project Managers, manage the financial aspects of waters supply projects, and coordinate and adjust staffing to ensure the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed to schedule and budget.
• Work closely with the Area and Regional Market Sector Leads, Project Managers, and Client Account Managers.
• Provide overall project delivery excellence for water supply projects executed by the Section.
• Manage projects and provide planning support on projects.
• Work closely with the project engineers, planners, engineers in training, and GIS professionals to prepare planning level projects including reports, and other technical documents.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide integrated solutions and support business development opportunities.
• Perform QA/QC of internal and external deliverables
• Be responsible for identifying staff training needs or providing training as established by strategic plans and objectives.
• Mentor Section and help develop their professional abilities.
• Develop and review scope and fee proposals
• Recruit and retain staff including planners, project engineers, engineers in training, and project managers.
• Perform other duties as needed. #LI-KT1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Not specified

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Austin

Industry

Water

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Integrated Watershed Management

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affir We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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