South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group Manager

HDR•Miami, FL

About The Position

HDR is seeking an experienced water industry leader to manage its South Florida/Puerto Rico Water Business Group. The hands-on, client-focused manager will lead key projects, develop and mentor staff, cultivate strategic client relationships, and drive business growth across the region. The role is accountable for team performance, utilization, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction, while remaining actively involved in project delivery, pursuit leadership, and business development. The manager will help position and grow the group across market sectors, pursuing sustainable year-over-year growth and exceptional client outcomes. The Business Group Manager supports the Area Manager, drives business-group performance, promotes compliance with company processes and standards, and collaborates with business development, market sector, client, regional, and national leaders. The position also involves staff recruitment and development, strategic client engagement, pursuit and proposal support, and project leadership or technical advising on high-priority work. Project responsibilities include ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or closely related field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams.
Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
Active participation 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.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Professional or engineering registration and related technical experience.
Five or more years of experience with program development, pursuit management, and client relationship development in the water consulting industry.
Proven business development success in the water consulting industry.
Existing network of clients and teaming partners in South Florida/Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

Support the Area Manager in matters related to the Business Group.
Monitor and manage performance metrics including net fee earned, utilization, direct labor, backlog, and project profitability; take corrective action as needed to meet business plan targets.
Promote compliance with HDR business processes and standards.
Collaborate with the Group Business Development Manager, Market Sector Leaders, and Client Managers to develop and implement a business plan supporting Area goals.
Partner with business development and regional and national leaders to advance growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships, support pursuits and proposals, and represent HDR in industry organizations.
Lead strategies for staff development, new business opportunities, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards aligned with Business Group, regional, and company objectives.
Maintain key client relationships, participate in strategic pursuits, and support project delivery to achieve strong client outcomes and repeat business.
Serve as a project manager, technical lead, or senior advisor on high-priority projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
Recruit, coach, and develop staff while fostering accountability, technical excellence, and a high-performance culture focused on utilization and successful project delivery.
Perform other duties as assigned.