Human Resources Director

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: 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. Primary Responsibilities The Site Investigation and Remediation East Regional Practice Leader serves as a regional strategic and business‑growth leader responsible for expanding the firm’s environmental investigation and remediation portfolio. The East geography includes states east of the Mississippi River. This role partners closely with national Practice leadership, Area Sector Leaders, and Regional Business Development Leaders to shape and execute strategies that strengthen market position, drive top‑line revenue growth, and support the long‑term success of the Site Investigation and Remediation practice. The Regional Practice Leader fosters strong communication and collaboration across the region, ensuring alignment on emerging regulatory trends, market drivers, project outcomes and strategic priorities. A central focus of this role is expanding client relationships to include new HDR clients and expanding existing scope/services to existing HDR clients, leading strategic pursuits, sponsor key projects, and positioning the firm for sustained growth in key Site Investigation and Remediation markets. Key Responsibilities Lead development and execution of regional growth strategies that expand the Site Investigation and Remediation market share and drive top‑line revenue. Identify high‑value market opportunities, emerging regulatory drivers, and develop and execute competitive positioning strategies to accelerate practice growth short and long term. Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership to track performance and ensure alignment with annual business development targets. Serve as a visible, market‑facing leader, cultivating relationships with new and existing clients to expand the firm’s Site Investigation and Remediation footprint and brand. Lead or support major pursuits, including client outreach, pre‑positioning, development of win strategies, proposal leadership, interview preparation, and contract negotiations. Represent and present at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and professional associations to elevate brand visibility and generate new opportunities. Provide direct billable technical leadership on site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and regulatory compliance. Serve as Project Manager or senior technical advisor for key clients and on complex site investigation and remediation projects, guiding teams in site characterization, remedy evaluation, design, and implementation. Support recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Site Investigation and Remediation staff across the region. Identify and cultivate high‑potential talent, support onboarding, and contribute to staff development and retention strategies. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client‑focused delivery across the regional Site Investigation and Remediation team. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field. Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity. Knowledge of US federal (i.e. CERCLA, RCRA, CWA) and State environmental regulations Experience in business development, including client workshops, technical presentations, proposal development, and strategic planning. Established relationships with key environmental regulatory agencies and industry organizations (e.g., SAME, AEHS) though membership and remediation committee engagement. Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, feasibility studies, remedial design, and remedial construction management. Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and supporting complex environmental pursuits. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across business lines in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to travel as needed to support regional and national initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years experience in related field Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience Experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Transparency: $154,350 - $219,999. Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Other Locations United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Sarasota, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Florida-Crestview Industry Waste Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular BusinessClass Site Investigation and Remediation Job Posting Feb 13, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr