Nebraska/Iowa Resources Business Group Manager

HDR•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Resources Business Group Manager to lead its Nebraska/Iowa team. The Resources Business Group provides engineering, consulting, and planning services to clients in Power, Industrial, Waste, and Renewables. The manager is responsible for developing teams, implementing strategies to grow the business, and diversifying the client base, while coordinating with Central Region counterparts and National Directors. The role guides the direction and performance of the Nebraska/Iowa Area Resources Business Group, supports technical excellence and strong operations, and advances sustainable growth across both states. The manager leads business planning and performance, builds client and industry relationships, supports project quality and delivery, and develops a high-performing team. The role may also serve as a project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor on high-priority projects. The position represents HDR’s practice across Nebraska and Iowa and contributes to regional and company-wide planning. It calls for collaboration across local, regional, and national teams and alignment with HDR’s values, policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
At least 10 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors, and marketing managers.
Commitment to quality, improvement, HDR values, and participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Active engagement in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR’s technical expertise and brand.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience in related Resources projects in Power, Waste, and/or Industrial markets.
10 or more years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the Resources practice that aligns with the firm’s vision and long-term goals.
Positive marketplace experience, including a strong reputation and successful project delivery.
Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet client and regulatory expectations.
Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across disciplines, business units, and with external partners.
Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth.
Commitment to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Represent HDR’s power, industrial, waste, and renewables practice across Nebraska and Iowa, strengthening its leadership position and visibility with clients and communities.
Guide the direction and performance of the Nebraska/Iowa Area Resources Business Group and develop and implement strategies for strong operations, technical excellence, and sustainable growth.
Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitor results, and lead execution of the group’s strategic plan.
Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, delivery, and business outcomes.
Champion HDR’s standards and values, including company policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
Facilitate project management and quality reviews with regional and national discipline leaders.
Lead strategic growth initiatives, building on established relationships and capabilities and identifying new opportunities across the area.
Partner with business development, market sector, client management, and regional and national leaders to expand into new markets, strengthen client relationships, pursue major opportunities, and advance technical services, delivery methods, and quality standards.
Foster collaboration across Nebraska and Iowa offices and with regional and national teams to support client satisfaction, growth, and profitability.
Build, mentor, and empower the Nebraska-Iowa team, supporting staff development, succession planning, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards.
Serve as a project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor on high-priority projects and ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, support major pursuits, and serve as a strategic client manager.
Participate in regional and company-wide planning initiatives.
Represent HDR across the industry and community.
Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.