Environmental Section Manager

About the role

In the role of Environmental Section Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Work with regional and national environmental leadership to implement strategic goals
• Oversee and manage projects, in the resources, water, transportation or other markets

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills

What We Believe:

• HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
• This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
• Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary Location:

• United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls
• United States-North Dakota-Bismarck
• United States-North Dakota-Fargo
• United States-South Dakota-Rapid City
• United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne

Industry:

• Environment/Sciences

Schedule:

• Full-time

Status:

• Regular

Business Class:

• Environmental Sci and Planning

Job Posting:

• May 26, 2026

What We Believe:

• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.