Watershed Impact Leadership Director

HDR; Minnesota; On-site; USD 179,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Business Class Director for Integrated Watershed Management to lead technical capabilities and strategic planning across HDR’s service lines. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with market sectors, clients, and operations to ensure high-quality projects and diversified teams.

The incumbent will mentor technical leaders, participate in client development, and uphold HDR’s employee-owned culture while advancing watershed initiatives nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Business Class or Professional Services unit.
• Ability to coordinate with HDR directors, managers and marketing on cross-functional efforts.
• Commitment to HDR values and quality in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide company-wide leadership of technical capabilities within the business class.
• Coordinate with related business classes, market sectors and operations.
• Lead risk management through review of processes and resources and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee development and application of technical tools, standards and techniques.
• Develop strategic plans for the business class with market sector directors.
• Mentor technical leaders and supervise project delivery and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in professional/arch. engineering or closely related field

Professional/Engineering registration (P.E./A.E.)

Job description

HDR seeks a Business Class Director for Integrated Watershed Management to lead technical capabilities and strategic planning across HDR’s service lines. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with market sectors, clients, and operations to ensure high-quality projects and diversified teams.

The incumbent will mentor technical leaders, participate in client development, and uphold HDR’s employee-owned culture while advancing watershed initiatives nationwide.