Water Business Group Digital Delivery Director

About the role

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. In the role of the Water Business Group Digital Delivery Director, we will count on you to:

• Provide Leadership and Vision
• Define and communicate the WBG digital delivery vision, priorities, and success measures aligned with business group objectives.
• Oversee the overall strategy of our Digital Delivery guiding Regional Digital Delivery Leads and Area Digital Delivery Leads in support of serving our wastewater, drinking water, water resources, and federal projects.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to WBG leadership, informing decisions on investment, staffing, and long-term digital delivery direction.
• Identify systemic challenges across people, process, and communication and guide development of scalable, organizational solutions.
• Establish and reinforce governance frameworks (e.g., Digital Delivery Plans, standards implementation) to drive consistency and quality across projects.
• Represent WBG in corporate-level discussions, aligning BG project delivery needs with broader digital initiatives.
• Coordinate the growth and structure of WBG digital design and delivery career paths at the area, national, and business class levels, in alignment with our strategic plan and annual alignment meeting initiatives.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide Leadership and Vision
• Define and communicate the WBG digital delivery vision, priorities, and success measures aligned with business group objectives.
• Oversee the overall strategy of our Digital Delivery guiding Regional Digital Delivery Leads and Area Digital Delivery Leads in support of serving our wastewater, drinking water, water resources, and federal projects.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to WBG leadership, informing decisions on investment, staffing, and long-term digital delivery direction.
• Identify systemic challenges across people, process, and communication and guide development of scalable, organizational solutions.
• Establish and reinforce governance frameworks (e.g., Digital Delivery Plans, standards implementation) to drive consistency and quality across projects.
• Represent WBG in corporate-level discussions, aligning BG project delivery needs with broader digital initiatives.
• Coordinate the growth and structure of WBG digital design and delivery career paths at the area, national, and business class levels, in alignment with our strategic plan and annual alignment meeting initiatives.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with 4D construction phasing, 5D Cost estimating, data acquisition, digital twins, and digital asset management platforms and capabilities.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO-19650 for information management, specifically as they apply to infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading digital transformation programs, including adoption of new software, establishing training curricula, or pioneering proprietary tools.
• Recognition within the industry for delivering large-scale programs and innovative vendor coordination, supported by published articles, conference presentations, or related activities.
• A technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 10 years digital delivery experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiarity with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiarity with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiarity with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 10 years digital delivery experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiarity with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiarity with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiarity with content creation and management concepts.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Project management and oversight experience.
• Ability to communicate complex digital concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with digital design and delivery tools.
• Experience with digital transformation and innovation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational and prioritization skills.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to digital delivery and innovation.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• A retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $105,000 - $187,000 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.