Northern California Business Development Leader; Water Business Group

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe water is more than a resource, it s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.

We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. We’re not just a company—we’re a community of thinkers, doers, and changemakers. As an employee-owner, you’ll have a voice in shaping our future and the freedom to innovate.

We believe in empowering our people to lead with authenticity, curiosity, and courage.

Working in partnership with the Northern California Water Business Group (WBG) Management, the Bay Area Water Client Development Leader is responsible for strategically developing and directing business development opportunities for clients requiring drinking water, wastewater and water resources planning and design consulting services throughout northern California, focusing on opportunities and clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, work with all Business Groups in Northern California to create a strategy to drive the BGX initiatives to bring more of HDR to our clients.

Duties include maintaining and expanding existing client relationships; identifying, establishing, and nurturing relationships with new target clients; developing market networks; positioning the firm for project pursuits that result in client selection; and leading technical teams in proposal and interview preparation.

Northern California | Strategic Growth | Impact-Driven Leadership

Join a team that’s shaping the future of water infrastructure in Northern California. As the Bay Area Water Client Development Leader, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, and unlocking new opportunities in drinking water, wastewater, and water resources planning and design. This isn’t just business development—it’s about creating sustainable solutions for communities and making a lasting impact.

As a Business Development Leader
, you’ll be the connector, strategist, and visionary who:

• Leads with purpose:
  Co-create annual growth strategies with leadership to meet ambitious financial goals and expand our regional footprint.

• Builds meaningful relationships:
  Identify and engage with key decision-makers across public and private sectors. You’ll be the face of HDR in the Bay Area.

• Collaborates across disciplines:
  Partner with technical and market leaders to craft winning strategies and proposals that resonate with clients.

• Leverages data and insights:
  Use HDR’s business tools to track progress,…