Drinking Water Market Sector Lead

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:' ' 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.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. HDR is currently looking for a Drinking Water Market Sector Lead to join our Water Business Group in the Missouri-Kansas Area. Across the area market sector, this position will support business development, growth, and strategic planning; drive quality project execution for clients; foster engagement with professional associations; and manage project staffing, workload, and resourcing. More specifically, we’ll count on you to:Marketing and StrategyAchieve annual area sales goals for the market sectorAssess area marketplace and determine the best business approach to winning work and securing contractsWork with Business Group and Business Development Managers to create and implement area and department market sector initiativesPromote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clientsHave a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the areaIdentify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership positionIdentify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuitsCoordinate with other market sectors and business groupsWork with client managers and regional business development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniquesDevelop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organization and industry counterparts in other consulting organizationsParticipate in industry associations and serve as a company role model in business and community organizationsOperations Leadership / Project ManagementPromote Quality Assurance/Quality Control by working with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activitiesDrive client management, monitoring, and corrective actions regarding market sector profit and loss, consistent with HDR’s project delivery and QA/QC programsMonitor market sector performance indicators related to earnings, bookings, profits, losses, etc.Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goalsAssist with contract review on key projects to help address risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claimsLead or support planning, directing, and monitoring of all aspects of large multi-disciplinary projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexityTechnical ExcellenceWork with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing effortsLead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the depth, effectiveness, and efficiency of the practice Staffing and DevelopmentWork with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hiresIdentify resource gaps and support talent management and recruitingBe aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projectsPreferred QualificationsIf an Engineer, Maintain Engineering Registration#LI-MV3QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related fieldA minimum of 10 years of industry experienceExperienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering servicesExperienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuitsExperienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growthExperienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sectorAbility to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area ManagersDemonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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