NTX/OK/AR Resources Business Group Manager

HDR•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Resources Business Group Manager to lead its Power, Waste, and Industrial business lines across North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The role may be based in any HDR office in those areas and requires periodic travel. It reports to the Area Manager, based in Fort Worth, and works in partnership with the Regional Resources Business Group Director to execute the Area Resources Business Group’s annual plan, deliver existing programs, and grow and diversify the business profitably. The manager oversees operations, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support, while also serving as a client and project manager responsible for client service and project delivery. The role includes administrative responsibility for staff and technical services, coordination with other business groups, business development planning, proposals and interviews, project planning and quality oversight, policy implementation, and hiring, training, coaching, and developing project delivery personnel and multidisciplinary teams. The position provides leadership in executing strategy, managing operational metrics, prioritizing staffing and recruiting, supporting client engagement strategies, aligning resources with client needs and business goals, and maintaining a proactive, quality-focused approach. It also monitors progress toward net fee booking goals and collaborates with sector business development leaders on trends, projections, plans, and cost management. The manager works with national and regional leaders and marketing teams to support local and national marketing and production efforts and advance the Power, Waste, and Industrial market sector vision. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, science, or closely related field.
At least 10 years of experience; the preferred qualifications specify at least 15 years of relevant project delivery experience in power, solid waste, industrial, mining, oil and gas, or related industries.
Experience leading diverse teams.
Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
Active engagement in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR’s technical expertise and brand.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors, and marketing managers.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Local candidates are preferred.
Solid experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting or similar firm.
Ability and dedication to continue growing the area Resources Business Group team.
Proven marketing and business development skills, including client contacts and relationships in the industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated team-building capabilities.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and balance competing demands effectively.
Positive professional reputation for delivering quality, cost-effective projects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related discipline.
At least 15 years of relevant project delivery experience in power, solid waste, industrial, mining, oil and gas, or related industries.
Local candidacy.

Responsibilities

Lead HDR’s Power, Waste, and Industrial business lines in North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and execute the Area Resources Business Group annual business plan.
Partner with the Regional Resources Business Group Director to deliver existing programs and grow and diversify the business profitably.
Oversee operations, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
Act as a client and project manager, taking responsibility for client service and project delivery alongside business group management.
Administer staff and technical service functions and coordinate services with other business groups.
Participate directly in business development planning, proposals, and interviews.
Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled, delivered with quality, and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Select, train, develop, manage, and coach project delivery personnel.
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Work with National Directors and marketing on local and national marketing and production efforts.
Collaborate with Business Group Market Sector Directors and the Regional Business Group Director to advance the Power, Waste, and Industrial market sector vision in the local marketplace.
Provide leadership and direction in executing strategy and initiatives with Area, Business Group, and Market Sector leadership.
Manage operational metrics for the Area Resources Business Group.
Assist with hiring priorities and identifying and recruiting candidates.
Collaborate with staff to define client engagement strategies and develop client development plans.
Coordinate internal resources to meet client needs and achieve goals.
Demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving approach with colleagues and clients.
Maintain a consistent focus on the quality of proposals, reports, financials, and project deliverables.
Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee booking goals.
Work with sector business development leaders to track trends, adjust projections, and revise plans to meet year-over-year goals and cost management targets.
Perform other duties as needed.