Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Leader

Drinking Water & Wastewater Market Sector Leader - (193495)

HDR is actively seeking a leader to shape the future of water infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The role focuses on driving growth across drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater markets while guiding complex, multi‑discipline projects through planning to delivery.

• Lead client development efforts and serve as a trusted advisor to key regional clients
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities across municipal water markets
• Direct and oversee complex, multi-discipline water infrastructure projects
• Collaborate across HDR business groups and national practice areas to expand services and capabilities
• Promote HDR’s full suite of engineering, planning, and consulting services
• Build strong relationships with industry partners, organizations, and senior client leadership
• Mentor, recruit, and develop the next generation of water industry leaders
• Advance technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support project delivery, QA/QC, risk management, and operational performance
• Represent HDR through industry organizations, conference presentations, and community leadership activities
• Take on impactful project management and leadership assignments that align with HDR’s long‑term growth strategy

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• 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; an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.