Environmental Section Manager

Role Overview

Environmental Section Leader – responsible for the operational management of a dedicated section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.

• Take responsibility for operations of section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Work with regional and national environmental leadership to implement strategic goals
• Oversee and manage projects in the resources, water, transportation or other markets
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary

Location:

United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls

Other Locations: United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting: May 26, 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.