FL Water Resources Management Market Lead

FL Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead

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HDR is an employee-owned company that values inclusion and authentic contribution. We focus on making an impact through water resources, infrastructure resilience, public health, and environmental sustainability. This position leads the Florida Water Resources Management (WRM) Market Sector (MS) development and growth within HDR’s Water Business Group.

The Florida WRM Market Sector Lead (MSL) will work with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy for water resource management services including planning, detailed design, and program management for municipalities, water management districts, and agencies across Florida. This role reports to the Area Water Business Group (WBG) Manager and collaborates with the Area Business Group Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class Leads, and technical staff to support WRM MS business development and project delivery.

The WRM MSL will engage with regional and national Directors for strategic alignment and initiatives.

Primary responsibilities for the WRM Market Sector Lead include:

• Partner closely with the FL WBG Business Development Manager for Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth
• Lead the implementation of the WRM MS strategic initiatives for Florida
• Responsible for growth of the WRM MS in both staff and bookings
• Lead area-level market sector communications with WRM Project Managers and WRM technical leads
• Partner with Florida WBG leadership and the FL WBG Manager to manage project staffing, workload and technical development of staff
• Serve as mentor for the development of skills for WRM staff across Florida
• Coordinate a strategy and engagement in professional organizations
• Partner with national, area, and local BC leaders for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Serve as a Project Manager for key WRM MS projects with strategic clients
• Serve as a client principal with key strategic clients
• Lead recruitment of WRM MS staff for growth and delivery success

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of industry leadership experience
• Experience with funding support for municipalities and agencies
• Experience with coastal resilience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and program/project pursuits
• Experience in staff development including recruiting, career path, and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible market sector profile
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and active participation in our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering a collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement.

Primary Location
United States-Florida-Tampa

Other Locations
United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Orlando

Industry
Water

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
Oct 10, 2025

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.