South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group Manager

DescriptionAt 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:' '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 Water Business 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.HDR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced water industry leader to serve as our South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group Manager. This role is ideal for a hands-on, client-focused professional who will lead key projects, develop and mentor staff, cultivate strategic client relationships, and drive business growth across South Florida/Puerto Rico. The successful candidate will be actively engaged in project delivery, pursuit leadership, and business development while maintaining accountability for team performance, utilization, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. This leader will help position and grow HDR's South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group across our various market sectors, delivering sustainable year-over-year growth and exceptional client outcomes.In the role of Business Group Manager, we'll count on you to:Supporting the Area Manager in all matters related to the Business Group.Driving Business Group performance by actively monitoring and managing key metrics, including net fee earned, utilization, direct labor, backlog, and project profitability, and implementing corrective actions as needed to achieve business plan targets.Promoting compliance with HDR business processes and standards.Collaborating with the Group Business Development Manager, Market Sector Leaders, and Client Managers to develop and implement a business plan that supports Area goals.Partnering with the Group Business Development Manager and regional and national leaders to advance growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships, support pursuits and proposals, and represent HDR in industry organizations.Leading strategies for staff development, new business opportunities, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards in alignment with the goals and objectives of the Business Group, region, and company.Maintaining key client relationships, participating in strategic pursuits, and supporting project delivery to achieve exceptional client outcomes and repeat business.Serving as a project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor on high-priority projects while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.Recruiting, coaching, and developing staff while fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a high-performance culture focused on utilization and successful project delivery.Performing other duties as assigned.#LI-BC2Preferred QualificationsMaintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience5 years or more of experience with program development, pursuit management, and client relationship development in the water consulting industry.Proven business development success in the water consulting industry.Existing network of clients and teaming partners in South Florida/Puerto Rico is preferred.QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 10 years experienceDemonstrated experience with leading diverse teams Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: WaterSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular