Wastewater Market Sector Lead

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
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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.
Primary Responsibilities:

HDR is currently looking for a Wastewater Market Sector Lead to join our Water Business Group in the Missouri-Kansas Area. Across the area market sector, this position will support business development, growth, and strategic planning; drive quality project execution for clients; foster engagement with professional associations; and manage project staffing, workload, and resourcing. More specifically, we’ll count on you to:

Marketing and Strategy

Achieve annual area sales goals for the market sector
Assess area marketplace and determine the best business approach to winning work and securing contracts
Work with Business Group and Business Development Managers to create and implement area and department market sector initiatives
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients
Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position
Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits
Coordinate with other market sectors and business groups
Work with client managers and regional business development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques
Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organization and industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role model in business and community organizations

Operations Leadership / Project Management

Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control by working with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities
Drive client management, monitoring, and corrective actions regarding market sector profit and loss, consistent with HDR’s project delivery and QA/QC programs
Monitor market sector performance indicators related to earnings, bookings, profits, losses, etc.
Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals
Assist with contract review on key projects to help address risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
Lead or support planning, directing, and monitoring of all aspects of large multi-disciplinary projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity

Technical Excellence

Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts
Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the depth, effectiveness, and efficiency of the practice

Staffing and Development

Work with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires
Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects

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Required Qualifications

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

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations: United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt

Job Posting: Jul 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.
CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.
At HDR, health and safety matters.
For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.
If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver’s license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Kansas City, MO

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