FL Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead

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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.

HDR has an excellent career opportunity in our Florida Area for a professional to lead the development and growth of our Florida Water Resources Management (WRM) Market Sector (MS). The Florida WRM Market Sector Lead (MSL) is a professional who is passionate about protecting our water resources, infrastructure and public health. We are looking for someone who will work in a collaborative manner with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy for water resource management related services including planning, detailed design, and program management to municipalities, water management districts, and agencies across Florida.

The Florida Water Resources Management MSL will report to the Area Water Business Group (WBG) Manager and partner with our Area Business Group Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class (BC) Leads, and technical staff to support WRM MS business development and project delivery in the area. The WRM MSL will also engage with regional and national Directors for strategic alignment and establishment of initiatives.

Primary responsibilities for the Water Resources Management Market Sector Lead include:

• Partner closely with the FL WBG Business Development Manager for Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth
• Lead the implementation of the WRM MS strategic initiatives for Florida
• Responsible for growth of the WRM MS in both staff and bookings
• Lead area-level market sector communications with WRM Project Managers and WRM technical leads
• Partner with Florida WBG leadership and the FL WBG Manager to manage project staffing, workload and technical development of staff
• Serve as mentor for the development of skills for WRM staff across Florida
• Coordinate a strategy and engagement in professional organizations
• Partner with national, area, and local BC (business class) leaders for planning and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Serve as a Project Manager for key WRM MS projects with strategic clients
• Serve as a client principal with key strategic clients
• Lead recruitment of WRM MS staff for growth and delivery success

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Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of industry leadership experience
• Experience with funding support for municipalities and agencies
• Experience with coastal resilience
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills