Market Strategy Director - Water Business Group

Position Overview

The Market Strategy Director (MSD) is a senior leadership role at HDR’s Water Business Group, responsible for setting and executing strategic growth initiatives, market expansion, and sustainable profitability across the group. The role supports market development, client engagement, staff development, and operational excellence to drive long‑term business performance.

• Define and implement the WBG strategic growth plan covering business sectors and geographic markets.
• Lead development of integrated business strategies in coordination with market sector directors, business development leaders, and regional leadership.
• Identify emerging markets, acquisition opportunities, and technology investments to maintain industry leadership.
• Promote HDR’s full‑service capabilities and brand presence in target markets.
• Represent HDR in industry associations and maintain a visible leadership profile.
• Partner with MSDs in other business groups to enable cross‑business collaboration and opportunity sharing.
• Represent the WBG on corporate strategic initiatives and steer the business group strategic plan.

• Develop overall growth strategy to increase HDR presence and industry leadership in target markets, geographies, or selected pursuits.
• Oversee client capture strategy processes and pursuit planning for all sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
• Support major pursuits through strategy development and client engagement.
• Monitor market performance indicators and adjust strategies to meet growth targets.
• Support the Business Development Director in NFB planning and WBG net fee booked growth.

• Develop and mentor market sector, client development, and marketing leaders.
• Identify resource gaps and drive talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Support a culture of collaboration and professional growth across teams.

• Support regional and area leadership to ensure delivery excellence and profitability.
• Monitor sector performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Support QA/QC programs and risk management on key projects.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned across business groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in strategic market development within engineering or related industries.
• Proven success in business development, client relationship management, and pursuit strategies.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex growth initiatives.
• Strong industry presence and active participation in professional associations.
• Commitment to HDR values and employee‑owned culture.
• Preferred:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Preferred: 20+ years of experience in strategic market development within the water industry.
• Preferred:
  Experience with international markets (Canada, EMEA, APAC).
• Preferred:
  Operations and project delivery experience.

The expected compensation range for this position is $260,000–$325,000, based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits apply to full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.

Primary

Location:

United States – Nebraska – Omaha.

Other Locations:
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte;
United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne;
United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem;
United States – Oregon – Salem;
United States – Maryland – Baltimore;
United States – Texas – Fort Worth;
United States – Montana – Missoula;
United States – Washington – Tacoma;
United States – Nevada – Reno;
United States – Colorado – Denver;
United States – Iowa – Des Moines;
United States – New York – Albany;
United States – Oregon – Portland;
United States – Washington – Seattle;
United States – Utah – Salt Lake City;
United States – Texas – Austin;
United States – Massachusetts – Boston;
United States – Idaho – Boise; and other locations listed in the original posting.

Schedule:

Full‑time.

Employee Status:
Regular.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrests, or conviction records.