Environmental Area Operations Manager

HDR • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR’s Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices. We are seeking an Environmental Area Operations Manager to help continue to drive our successful global Environmental Conservation and Compliance and Environmental Restoration businesses for our Federal clients. In this role you will partner with our senior Business Group and Operations leadership teams to plan what is possible, navigate the successful operation and growth of our Planning (NEPA), Marine Sciences, and Environmental Compliance practices and our Environmental Remediation and Geophysics practices, and meet company goals and objectives. You will be at the helm of a powerful team that is focusing daily on the delivery of infrastructure, environmental, planning and consulting services. This position will oversee over 75 global professional staff in our own facilities, at remote sites, or embedded in client offices. You are a strategic thinker, a curious problem solver, connector, and organizer. You understand the infrastructure, compliance and funding challenges facing our Federal client leaders who are creating the vision for the future of the built environment to meet their global critical mission and environmental stewardship requirements. You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams towards a common goal. You are a natural collaborator armed with high levels of emotional intelligence which helps you to connect with and channel the strengths of our leadership and staff. You embrace diversity and pride yourself on setting the tone for an inclusive environment so our employees can bring their genuine, best version of themselves to work every day; this helps us to offer the greatest solutions to our clients and the communities they serve. You are a visionary who thrives on seeing others succeed and embraces the core theme of our 2027 Strategic Plan recognizing that together “We Make Great Things Possible” leads us further along our journey to become Unrivaled. This position requires proof of US Citizenship. This position is subject to a governmental background check and requires the ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance within 6 months. Open to locations throughout the US.

Requirements

• Proof of US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance within 6 months
• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in development and management of diverse teams
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field
• One of more relevant certifications such as CHMM, REM, CESCO, REP, etc.
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience and a deep understanding of Environmental Compliance and Planning, NEPA, Marine Sciences, environmental remediation and project management
• Experience managing large compliance projects in the United States and on DoD installations helpful
• Experience managing CERCLA and RCRA remediation projects
• Proven ability to identify and write technical proposals for complex remediation investigations, feasibility studies, and/or remedial designs on DoD Installations with a preference within the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) South Atlantic Division geographic area and the ability to expand into other USACE Divisions
• Ability to interact and collaborate with various investigation and design teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and other software tools, including Esri products
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc. (EOC) President and Federal Business Group President and in partnership with leadership, develop and implement strategies that expand environmental compliance, permitting, and planning services and environmental remediation and geophysics services across federal, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and other key client sectors
• Provide overall operational governance by leading Area performance for environmental compliance, marine sciences, and planning services and environmental remediation and geophysics services leveraging the systems that make business work including operations, project delivery, staff development, and client engagement, ensuring alignment with HDR’s strategic objectives
• Oversee delivery of complex environmental compliance, planning, and marine sciences programs, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NEPA, air quality, assessment, corral mitigation, whale tagging, etc.)
• Oversee and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, geologists, and hydrogeologists supporting site investigation and remediation projects, particularly for DoD installations
• Oversee and support regional and area operations, including marketing, project delivery, staff development, quality assurance, safety, and client relationship management, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives
• Monitor operational and project performance, assess environmental program effectiveness, and implement corrective actions to drive performance, profitability, and growth
• Lead business development efforts, including identifying and pursuing new opportunities, strengthening client relationships, supporting proposals and contract negotiations, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives
• Provide technical and operational support to section leads and project teams, including resolving complex issues, supporting problem projects, and ensuring regulatory and contractual alignment
• Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement by mentoring staff, supporting training and development, succession planning, encouraging engagement and professional growth across teams
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with EOC leadership, Professional Services Manager, Professional Services Director, and Business Groups to strengthen environmental technical capabilities and enhance service delivery
• Implement company policy and procedures, including quality, safety, recruiting and risk management
• Support special regional initiatives and environmental program improvements, including implementation of new compliance tools, processes, and best practices
• Serve as a visible leader and professional role model internally and externally, representing HDR in regulatory, client, and community engagements
• Be the Business Orchestrator that keeps work moving by ensuring the right work happens, correctly, by the right people at the right time by preparing and executing proposals, teaming agreements, MSAs, subcontracts, and deliverables and perform other duties as assigned.
• Possess signatory authority as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• 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.
• We work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager