Water and Wastewater Market Sector Lead

HDR • Orlando, FL

5d

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? 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 excellent career opportunity in our Florida Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Florida Water and Wastewater (W / WW) Market Sectors, with a particular focus in the Orlando Metro Area. The Florida W / WW Market Sector Lead (MSL) is a professional who is passionate about protecting public health, is well-versed in services associated with wastewater treatment plant improvements, wastewater pumping stations, biosolids, and collection system pipelines. The W / WW MSL will lead efforts to expand collaborative delivery opportunities, especially Progressive Design Build. We are looking for someone who will work in a collaborative manner with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy for water and wastewater related services including planning, detailed design, and engineering services to utilities and agencies across Florida. The Florida Water and Wastewater MSL will report to the Area Water Business Group (WBG) Manager and partner with our Area Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class (BC) Leads, and technical staff to support Wastewater MS business development and project delivery in the area. The Water and Wastewater MSL will also engage with regional and national Market Sector Directors for strategic alignment and establishment of initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• 20 years of water and wastewater industry leadership experience
• Florida Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of start date
• Strong client relationships and proven success positioning and winning projects in the Orlando Metro Area
• Experience as a process mechanical engineer with design delivery experience on treatment plants and pumping station projects.
• Experience as a design manager (i.e. interdisciplinary lead) on water or wastewater treatment and pumping station detailed design projects.
• Experience on collaborative delivery wastewater projects including PDB and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
• Experience as Owner’s Advisor on water and wastewater projects

Responsibilities

• Partner with the FL WBG Business Development Manager for Water and Wastewater Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth
• Lead the implementation of the W / WW MS strategic initiatives for Florida
• Responsible for growth of the W / WW MS
• Lead area-level market sector communications (to Project Managers and technical leads)
• Partner with Florida WBG leadership and the FL WBG Manager to manage project staffing, workload and technical development of staff
• Serve as mentor for the development of skills for water and wastewater staff across Florida
• Coordinate a strategy and engagement in professional organizations (FWEA, FSAWWA, DBIA, etc.)
• Partner with national, area, and local BC leaders for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Serve as a Project Manager for key projects with strategic clients, particularly in the Orlando Metro Area
• Serve as a technical resource through quality reviews of project deliverables
• Lead recruitment of staff for growth and delivery success

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected
• Empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day
• Fostering a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior