Water Source and Supply Section Lead

HDR•Austin, TX

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Water Source and Supply Section Lead for its Water Business Group. The role leads and guides HDR’s water supply planning section and supports the development and delivery of water supply planning projects for clients. The Section Lead works under the supervision of the Area Integrated Watershed Management Business Class Lead and collaborates with project managers, client account managers, market sector leads, and professionals across disciplines. The position combines staff supervision, project and financial management, project delivery, technical coordination, quality assurance, staff development, and business development. The Section Lead helps deliver water supply planning work within agreed schedules and budgets, supports integrated solutions, and contributes to HDR’s employee-owned and inclusive culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience.
Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and team guidance for water supply planning projects and collaborate with project managers and client account managers to develop and deliver projects.
Supervise water supply planning section staff, including approving time and expenses, monitoring utilization, planning workloads, and conducting annual performance conversations.
Manage project financial aspects with project managers and coordinate or adjust staffing to meet agreed schedules and budgets.
Work with Area and Regional Market Sector Leads, project managers, and client account managers.
Ensure overall project delivery excellence for water supply projects executed by the section.
Manage projects and provide planning support.
Work with project engineers, planners, engineers in training, and GIS professionals to prepare planning-level projects, reports, and other technical documents.
Collaborate with other disciplines to provide integrated solutions and support business development opportunities.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of internal and external deliverables.
Identify staff training needs and provide training in line with strategic plans and objectives.
Mentor section staff and help develop their professional abilities.
Develop and review scopes and fee proposals.
Recruit and retain planners, project engineers, engineers in training, and project managers.
Perform other duties as needed.