South Central Region Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group 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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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. At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. Who You Are You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams towards a common goal. You are a natural collaborator armed with high levels of emotional intelligence which helps you to connect with and channel the strengths of our staff. You embrace diversity and pride yourself on setting the tone for an inclusive environment so our employees can bring their genuine, best version of themselves to work every day; this helps us to offer the greatest solutions to our clients and the communities they serve. You are a visionary who thrives on seeing others succeed and embraces the core theme of our 2027 Strategic Plan: Make Great Things Possible. In the role of the South-Central Region Resources Business Group Director, we will count on you to: Develop and lead Resources Business Group (RBG) initiatives for the South-Central Region. Develop, implement, and maintain an effective regional business group program, including business development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the company and business group. Direct and deliver regional business group operations, including net fees booked and earned, operating profit, utilization, workshare, loss prevention/management, and overall business performance. Collaborate with area operations, RBG project teams, Global RBG Market Sector leadership, and Regional RBG leadership to enhance client development strategies, build new client partnerships, support programs, and pursue cross-business group opportunities. Drive the execution of RBG initiatives across the region, verifying alignment with regional priorities through close coordination with the Regional Director of Operations and Area Leadership. Develop and maintain a strong regional leadership structure and manage the regional RBG budget, including profitability, investment strategies, claims management, and overall regional RBG performance. Works cooperatively with other Regional Business Group Directors, Regional Operations Directors, Area Managers and Market Sector Directors to drive Business Group strategies and initiatives in the Region. Mentor Area Business Group Managers and key personnel. Assist in the identification and prioritization of strategic hires and in the recruiting of candidates. Add strong business skillset as the BG point of interface with Operations. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Position requires that the applicant resides within the South-Central region or willing to relocate to an Area within the region. Senior Leadership in Resources Business Group, related Operations, and/or Sectors including Power, Industrial, and Waste. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 12 years experience in related field Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Add strong business skills because of point with operations 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: United States-Texas-Dallas Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area Industry: Operational Leadership Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Program Management Job Posting: Aug 5, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR