Southern California Resources; Power​/Industrial​/Waste Business Group Manager

HDR is seeking a talented Resources Business Group Manager to lead our Southern California practice. The role supports the Resources Business Group, which provides broad engineering, planning, design, strategic communications, and environmental services to a diverse client base across Southern California.

• Lead strategic client and project pursuits.

• Manage projects and provide technical services.

• Administer staff, liaise with marketing support, review contracts, and oversee quality of deliverables.

• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate staff work across the continental United States.

• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets.

• Monitor business group performance and pursue projects that align with staff expertise and developmental goals.

• Report to the Area Manager and collaborate with regional and national directors and other business lines.

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including strong leadership in consulting services (engineering, environmental, or regulatory) on complex projects.
• Bachelor's degree in a professional, architectural, engineering, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams.
• Commitment to quality, process improvement, and HDR values.
• Active engagement in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other business group managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

• Specific knowledge of the Southern California market is a plus.
• Proven success in leading client teams for development and project execution.
• Experience in organizational development, building and nurturing team structure for program growth and resilience.
• Experience leading diverse teams in an inclusive, proactive manner to deliver high‑quality, timely work for clients.
• Committed to quality, process improvements, and upholding HDR values.
• Active participation in professional or industry associations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular positions, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 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 is $187,000 to $267,000, based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Temporary and part‑time roles may be eligible for limited benefits.

Primary

Location:

Irvine, California, United States.
Other Locations:
Los Angeles, California and San Diego, California, United States.
Industry: Power.

Schedule:

Full‑time.
Employee Status:
Regular.
Business Class:
Marketing and Admin.

Job Posting Date:
June 9, 2026.

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of criminal histories, arrest, or conviction records.