Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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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.
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.

In the role of Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader, we’ll count on you to:

Water Resource Management Growth and Strategy

Develop and drive a long-range Water Resource Management vision and strategy for HDR’s Southern California Area.
Lead HDR’s Water Resource Management branding in Southern California Area by engaging in professional organizations allied to the water resource market.
Responsibilities also include collaborating with other technical and marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits.
Support the development of and provide reviews of scopes of work, fee estimate, project risk identification and project schedules.
Work with area leadership to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist leadership as necessary with technical or project management hires.
Identify technical gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
Identity and apply Water Resource Management initiatives to the marketplace.
Implement national Water Resource Management initiatives to marketplace.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Client Management Activities.
In alignment and in support of our Client Managers, promote the Water Resource Management market.
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews for Water Resource Management projects.
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients.

Project Delivery

Function as a project manager on large or key projects
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Ensure the best technology and solutions are integrated into project delivery
Serve as a QAQC reviewer for Drinking Water projects, including plans, specifications, models, presentation and report, and be engaged early in the project delivery process.

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Keywords: Water Resources Market Sector Leader, water resources, water resources management

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Masters’s degree in engineering, planning, or related field.
Minimum of 20 years of experience in major water infrastructure projects
Minimum 15 years managing municipal water and wastewater projects, engineering budgets, project teams.
Minimum of 10 years of hands-on project engineering experience
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Experience with staff mentoring and development of multidiscipline teams a must.

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $168,000 – $250,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations: United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting: Apr 7, 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.

Irvine, CA

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