Stormwater Team Lead

HDR•Austin, TX

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
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

Master’s degree in a related field
A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and leading a team focused on stormwater / MS4 projects.
Function as a Project Manager and lead teams to deliver projects pertaining to area of expertise.
Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead / coordinate services with other teams.
Plan, organize, and monitor work through proactive project management and systems.
Actively engage client service teams and collaborate with area business development and client services leaders to grow the water resources program.
Support client development planning and engage key clients to strengthen relationships.
Assist with identifying opportunities and pre-positioning as part of pursuits.
Serve as a client service manager where aligned with client engagement planning to drive and maintain client relationships, deepen understanding of the client’s organization, trends, drivers, and needs.
Assist with developing proposal and interview content.
Coordinate with area business class lead to support staff development.
Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
Implement, monitor and support company policy.
Perform other duties as needed.