HDR

Idaho Water Business Group Manager

HDR$110K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Professional, Architecture, or Engineering.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience leading diverse teams effectively.
  • Strong commitment to quality, improvement, and organizational values.
  • Active involvement in professional or industry associations for technical advancement and branding.
  • Collaborative mindset with local and regional leadership.
  • Alignment with an employee-owned company culture.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as HDR's water practice representative in Idaho.
  • Lead and implement strategic growth initiatives for the business group.
  • Guide the strategic direction and performance of the water group.
  • Collaborate with business development leaders to identify and pursue new market opportunities.
  • Manage financial performance through revenue forecasting and budget execution.
  • Promote team collaboration to enhance client satisfaction and profitability.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team within the organization.
  • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with key clients.
  • Monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement in operations.
  • Champion HDR's policies, quality standards, and risk management practices.
  • Participate in broader organizational strategy and planning efforts.
  • Facilitate project quality reviews in partnership with discipline leaders.
  • Represent HDR within the industry to uphold its reputation.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with experienced technical and business leaders.
  • Focus on innovation and growth in a dynamic water market.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a large team in a respected organization.
  • Engagement in strategic planning initiatives for regional growth.
  • Participation in community and industry representation events.
Full Job Description
HDR has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve as our Idaho Water Business Group Manager (BGM). In this pivotal role, you'll lead one of HDR's largest, most established, and high-performing water programs-driving its continued growth, innovation, and impact across the region.

As part of a world-class organization, you'll collaborate with exceptional technical and business leaders to expand our already strong market presence, deepen client partnerships, and guide the strategic evolution of a mature and highly respected practice. This is a unique opportunity to build on a legacy of success while positioning the Northern California program for the future-advancing innovative water solutions in one of the most dynamic and complex water markets in the country.

What You'll Do

As the Idaho Water Business Group Manager, you will:

  • Serve as the face of HDR's water practice in Idaho strengthening our leadership position in one of our most significant and well-established markets.
  • Lead strategic growth initiatives as part of regional leadership, building on the success of one of HDR's largest water programs while identifying new opportunities to expand our impact.
  • Guide the direction and performance of a mature, high-performing business group, developing and implementing strategies that sustain excellence while driving innovation and growth.
  • Partner with our Water Business Development Leader to expand into new markets, pursue major opportunities, and advance technical services, delivery methods, and quality standards aligned with HDR's strategic goals.
  • Drive business performance by preparing annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitoring results, and leading execution of the group's strategic plan.
  • Foster strong collaboration across teams and offices, leveraging the depth of our Northern California program to maximize client satisfaction, growth, and profitability.
  • Build, mentor, and empower a large, high-performing team, supporting continued staff development within an established and growing organization.
  • Cultivate and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting major pursuits and occasionally serving as a strategic client manager.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvements that enhance efficiency, delivery, and business outcomes.
  • Champion HDR's standards and values, ensuring strong implementation of company policies, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
  • Contribute to HDR's broader vision and strategy through participation in regional and company-wide planning initiatives.
  • Support project excellence by facilitating project management and quality reviews in collaboration with regional and national discipline leaders.
  • Represent HDR across the industry and community, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in water solutions.
  • Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
  • 15+ years of experience strongly preferred


Qualifications

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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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