South Central Region Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group Director

About the Role

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. HDR's employee-ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines—Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation—reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward-thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth.

The Resources Business Group (RBG) encompasses the power, industrial, and waste market sectors. Our South-Central Region includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Who You Are

You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams toward a common goal. You are a natural collaborator with high emotional intelligence, helping you connect with and channel the strengths of our staff. You embrace diversity and pride yourself on setting the tone for an inclusive environment so our employees can bring their genuine, best selves to work every day. You are a visionary who thrives on seeing others succeed and embraces the core theme of our 2027 Strategic Plan: Make Great Things Possible.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Resources Business Group (RBG) initiatives for the South-Central Region.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective regional business group program, including business development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, production methods, and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the company and business group.
• Direct and deliver regional business group operations, including net fees booked and earned, operating profit, utilization, workshare, loss prevention/management, and overall business performance.
• Collaborate with area operations, RBG project teams, Global RBG Market Sector leadership, and Regional RBG leadership to enhance client development strategies, build new client partnerships, support programs, and pursue cross-business group opportunities.
• Drive the execution of RBG initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with regional priorities through close coordination with the Regional Director of Operations and Area Leadership.
• Develop and maintain a strong regional leadership structure and manage the regional RBG budget, including profitability, investment strategies, claims management, and overall regional RBG performance.
• Work cooperatively with other Regional Business Group Directors, Regional Operations Directors, Area Managers, and Market Sector Directors to drive Business Group strategies and initiatives in the Region.
• Mentor Area Business Group Managers and key personnel.
• Assist in the identification and prioritization of strategic hires and in the recruiting of candidates.
• Serve as the Business Group point of interface with Operations, adding a strong business skillset.
• Commit to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Strong business skills due to interface with operations.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Position requires that the applicant resides within the South-Central region or is willing to relocate to an Area within the region.
• Senior Leadership in Resources Business Group, related Operations, and/or Sectors including Power, Industrial, and Waste.

Our Culture

At HDR, we believe our company is shaped by the life experiences and perspectives of our employee-owners. This collaborative culture encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Locations

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Dallas

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Arkansas-Bentonville, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area.

Schedule

Full-time