Northern California Water Business Group Manager

HDR•Sacramento, CA

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. 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. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve as our Northern California Water Business Group Manager (BGM). In this pivotal role, you’ll lead one of HDR’s largest, most established, and high-performing water programs—driving its continued growth, innovation, and impact across the region. As part of a world-class organization, you’ll collaborate with exceptional technical and business leaders to expand our already strong market presence, deepen client partnerships, and guide the strategic evolution of a mature and highly respected practice. This is a unique opportunity to build on a legacy of success while positioning the Northern California program for the future—advancing innovative water solutions in one of the most dynamic and complex water markets in the country.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
A minimum of 10 years experience
Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
15+ years of experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the face of HDR’s water practice in Northern California, strengthening our leadership position in one of our most significant and well-established markets.
Lead strategic growth initiatives as part of regional leadership, building on the success of one of HDR’s largest water programs while identifying new opportunities to expand our impact.
Guide the direction and performance of a mature, high-performing business group, developing and implementing strategies that sustain excellence while driving innovation and growth.
Partner with our Water Business Development Leader to expand into new markets, pursue major opportunities, and advance technical services, delivery methods, and quality standards aligned with HDR’s strategic goals.
Drive business performance by preparing annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitoring results, and leading execution of the group’s strategic plan.
Foster strong collaboration across teams and offices, leveraging the depth of our Northern California program to maximize client satisfaction, growth, and profitability.
Build, mentor, and empower a large, high-performing team, supporting continued staff development within an established and growing organization.
Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting major pursuits and occasionally serving as a strategic client manager.
Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, delivery, and business outcomes.
Champion HDR’s standards and values, ensuring strong implementation of company policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
Contribute to HDR’s broader vision and strategy through participation in regional and company-wide planning initiatives.
Support project excellence by facilitating project management and quality reviews in collaboration with regional and national discipline leaders.
Represent HDR across the industry and community, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in water solutions.
Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.