Southwest Region Water Business Group Director
About the role
We are seeking a Southwest Region Water Business Group Director to lead business group initiatives for the region. This role requires a proven track record in leading diverse teams, managing projects, and fostering a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead business group initiatives for the Region working with Market Sector and Business Group leadership
- Implement and maintain an effective regional business group program, including business development strategies, new business prospects and technical services, quality delivery, production methods and standards, all within established strategic goals and objectives of the company and business group
- Develop a strong and effective regional team with your Regional Business Development Director and Regional Market Sector Leaders to drive regional growth and meet growth expectations
- Work cooperatively and partner 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, Area Business Development Managers, and key personnel
- Lead in the identification and prioritization of strategic hires and in the recruiting of candidates
- Actively participate in water industry associations and organizations
- Lead in the identification and prioritization of strategic hires and in the recruiting of candidates
- Be committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven relationships within major water organizations within the Southwest states of the US
- Absolutely required to be registered and actively involved in relevant professional associations
- Frequent travel is required (50%+)
- Committed to quality improvement and HDR values
- Strong operations and client development skills
- Experience with alternative delivery contracting and risk management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 12 years experience in related field
- Demonstrated experience with 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
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $262,000 - 328,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are committed to the principles of employment equity and fostering a collaborative culture where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.