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Nebraska/Iowa Area Water Business Group Manager

HDR, Inc.
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
1917 South 67th Street (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2025

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.


Primary Responsibilities:

The primary duties of the Area Water Business Group Manager include responsibility for the operations of the water business group in Nebraska/Iowa including day to day operations of the area water business group, staff recruiting and development, business development, project delivery, profitability, workload management, staff mentoring and support, and quality control. The Area Water Group provides drinking water, wastewater, water resource management, communications and public involvement, planning, environmental, and construction management services to water/wastewater agencies, municipal agencies, federal agencies, and private clients across the states of Nebraska and Iowa.



  • Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and sells and wins projects that match the interests and skill sets of the staff.
  • Coordinate with the Area Business Development Manager (BDM) on net fee booked forecasts, strategic pursuits, and marketing budget. Work cooperatively with BDM on market sector initiatives and business development.
  • Manage, supervise, and mentor staff, provide technical direction and services, staff administration, overseeing quality of deliverables, manages projects, and marketing and positioning HDR for strategic client and project pursuits.
  • Engage Market Sector/Business Class leadership staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives, tailored to the Nebraska/Iowa geography during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings.
  • Function as a senior project manager on select projects in addition to management responsibilities and also be administratively responsible for the group's staff and technical service functions, subsequently leading and coordinating services across service lines with other sections.
  • Recruit, train, develop and manage water personnel.
  • Work cooperatively with Regional and National Directors and coordinate services with other business lines in the company.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years' progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the area's water, wastewater and federal water regulatory, planning and design practice.
  • MS in relevant Engineering field (Civil, Chemical, Environmental) preferred.
  • Nebraska and/or Iowa PE Required (demonstrated ability to obtain by comity within 6 months of hire is acceptable).
  • History of successful leadership of major business development campaigns, and understanding of the framework and tools used to understand our client's needs and develop winning strategies, and marketing materials.
  • Demonstrated success in cultivating client relationships to win pursuits and execute projects, especially in the local markets.
  • History of successful leadership and mentoring of staff and managers of staff.
  • History of successful project and/or program management.Success in initiating and managing growth.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • A team-first collaborative attitude.
  • Self-motivated requiring minimal oversight.
  • Well organized with multi-tasking skills.
  • Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
  • Well-developed analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interact with design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
  • Prior consulting experience preferred
  • Local candidates preferred


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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
  • A minimum of 10 years experience
  • Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
  • Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
  • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
  • Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
  • 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-Nebraska-Omaha
Industry : Water
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : WW Treatment and Effluent Mgmt
Job Posting : Apr 15, 2025
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