Site Investigation & Remediation East Regional Practice Leader

About This Role

This role is a regional strategic and business-growth leader responsible for expanding HDR's environmental investigation and remediation portfolio in the Eastern United States. The leader fosters collaboration, expands client relationships, leads strategic pursuits, and positions the firm for sustained growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of regional growth strategies for Site Investigation and Remediation.
• Identify high-value market opportunities and develop competitive positioning strategies.
• Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership to track performance against business development targets.
• Cultivate relationships with new and existing clients to expand the firm’s footprint.
• Lead or support major pursuits, including client outreach, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
• Represent and present at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and professional associations.
• Provide direct billable technical leadership on site investigation and remediation projects.
• Serve as Project Manager or senior technical advisor for complex projects, guiding teams.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Site Investigation and Remediation staff.
• Identify and cultivate high-potential talent, support onboarding, and contribute to staff development and retention.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client-focused delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in a related field and minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental site investigation, feasibility studies, remedial design, and remedial construction management.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or a related technical field
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity
• Knowledge of US federal (i.e. CERCLA, RCRA, CWA) and State environmental regulations
• Experience in business development, including client workshops, technical presentations, proposal development, and strategic planning
• Established relationships with key environmental regulatory agencies and industry organizations (e.g., SAME, AEHS) though membership and remediation committee engagement
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and supporting complex environmental pursuits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across business lines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel as needed to support regional and national initiatives

Benefits