Waste Sector Business Development Director

Waste Sector Business Development Director Join to apply for the Waste Sector Business Development Director role at HDR. 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? Watch Our Story: 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 waste is more than management, its also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, youll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a toptier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. Youll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, costeffective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isnt just a job, its a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability. Are you a strategic leader with deep roots in the solid waste sector and a passion for driving innovation and resource management? HDR is seeking a Waste Sector Business Development Director to spearhead client engagement, business development, and strategic growth across a dynamic and evolving solid waste landscape. Why HDR? At HDR, were not just designing and planning the solid waste infrastructurewere shaping the future of resource management. Join a collaborative team of experts committed to delivering innovative solutions that support communities and industries. As a leader in our Waste Sector, youll have access to a diverse network of professionals and resources to help you succeed. What Youll Do: Lead Strategic Growth: Drive HDRs market share and revenue growth globally. Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients. Understand their goals and align HDRs capabilities to meet their needs. Drive Business Development: Lead major pursuits and campaigns, develop winning strategies, and guide proposal efforts that reflect deep client insight. Shape Market Strategy: Collaborate with market and operations leadership to define and support regional strategic plans. Mentor and Train: Support the maturation of business development skills across teams, fostering a culture of client focus and strategic thinking. Align Resources: Ensure the right talent and expertise are matched to client needs and growth opportunities in collaboration with operational partners. Help HDR attract great people. What You Bring (roles and responsibilities): Achieve global booking goals for the Waste Sector. Manage regional Waste business development leaders. Maintain a strong understanding of the Waste market trends and drivers impacting our clients. Working with Waste Sector Director, create a vision for the Waste program within established company direction and goals. Oversee annual and longterm strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments. Develop and drive crossmarket strategic initiative in the RBG. Lead major pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning). Identify candidates to fill management, technical, business development and marketing positions. In coordination with RBG BDDs, develop training on business development and marketing best practices. Develop and implement major client plans, including longterm strategies to capture market share. Serve as a Client Manager (for assigned accounts) for the significant Waste sector clients, which includes maintaining strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the clients organization, trends/drivers, and upcoming opportunities. Develop business relationships with teaming partners. Actively participate in professional associations to elevate HDRs brand in target markets. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. Maintain a professional or engineering registration or certificate or have related technical experience. Demonstrated experience in winning highvalue contracts in the Waste industry. Required Qualifications A minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience. Demonstrated selfstarter with a history of completing projects with limited oversight. Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services. Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others. Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners. Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies. Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in person. Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets. Demonstrated experience in winning highvalue contracts in the A/E/C industry. Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff. 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. Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and longterm 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for fulltime regular positions. Temporary and parttime roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $167,580$277,200. 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