Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group Manager

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As part of a world-class organization, you’ll collaborate with exceptional technical and business leaders to expand HDR’s market presence across Nevada and Utah, deepen client partnerships, and guide the strategic development of a connected, high-performing area practice. This is a unique opportunity to build on HDR’s existing relationships and technical capabilities while positioning the Nevada-Utah program for the future—advancing innovative water solutions across two fast-growing states where water supply, treatment, reuse, and resilience are critical priorities.

• Serve as the face of HDR’s water practice across Nevada and Utah, strengthening our leadership position and visibility with clients and communities.
• Lead strategic growth initiatives as part of regional leadership, building on HDR’s established relationships and capabilities while identifying new opportunities to expand our impact across the area.
• Guide the direction and performance of the Nevada-Utah Area Water Business Group, develop and implement strategies that strengthen operations, support technical excellence, and drive sustainable growth across both states.
• Partner with our Water Business Development Leader to expand into new markets, pursue major opportunities, and advance technical services, delivery methods, and quality standards aligned with HDR’s strategic goals.
• Drive business performance by preparing annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitoring results, and leading execution of the group’s strategic plan.
• Foster strong collaboration across Nevada and Utah offices, and with regional and national teams, leveraging HDR’s full range of expertise to maximize client satisfaction, growth, and profitability.
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing Nevada-Utah team, supporting staff development, succession planning, and the continued growth of the area business group.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting major pursuits and occasionally serving as a strategic client manager.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, delivery, and business outcomes.
• Champion HDR’s standards and values, ensuring strong implementation of company policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to HDR’s broader vision and strategy through participation in regional and company-wide planning initiatives.
• Support project excellence by facilitating project management and quality reviews in collaboration with regional and national discipline leaders.
• Represent HDR across the industry and community, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in water solutions.
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.

• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• 15 years of experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group…