North Texas Project Delivery Leader

About the role

HDR is seeking an experienced water‑industry professional to lead the delivery of strategic water projects across North Texas. Reporting to the North Texas Water Business Group Manager, the Project Delivery Leader will partner with senior leadership to ensure successful project outcomes and drive business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide project review, oversight and management for highly strategic water projects across all North Texas HDR offices.
• Act as Principal in Charge, Project Sponsor, Client Manager or Senior Project Manager on critical initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing and technical resources with service leaders throughout the firm.
• Develop project‑management capabilities for staff across the region.
• Conduct project reviews focusing on delivery, financial performance, schedule, quality and staffing.
• Collaborate with Market Sector Leaders to assign technical staff to projects.
• Support cross‑business development opportunities with Transportation, Resources, Architecture and Building Engineering Systems groups.
• Participate in recruiting and talent‑development activities to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in the water industry, including drinking water, wastewater, water resources or federal water projects.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale, complex projects to successful completion.
• Strong ability to work with senior executives and multiple business groups.
• Excellent communication, mentorship and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules and quality controls.

Required skills