Northern California Water Business Development Leader

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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.

Join a team that’s shaping the future of water infrastructure in the Central Valley of California. As the Northern California Water Business Development Leader, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, and unlocking new opportunities in drinking water, wastewater and water resources planning and design. This isn’t just business development—it’s about creating sustainable solutions for communities and making a lasting impact.

Working in partnership with the Northern California Water Business Group (WBG) Management, the Northern California Water Business Development Leader is responsible for strategically developing and directing business development opportunities for clients requiring drinking water, wastewater and water resources planning and design consulting services throughout Northern California, focusing on opportunities and clients in the San Joaquin Valley. In addition, work with all Business Groups in Northern California to create strategy to drive initiatives to bring more of HDR to our clients.

Duties include:

Maintaining and expanding existing client relationships; identifying, establishing and nurturing relationships with new target clients; developing market networks; and positioning the firm for project pursuits that result in client selection, leading technical teams in proposal and interview preparation.

• Leads with purpose:
  Co-create annual growth strategies with leadership to meet ambitious financial goals and expand our regional footprint.
• Builds meaningful relationships:
  Identify and engage with key decision-makers across public and private sectors. You’ll be the face of HDR in the San Joaquin Valley.
• Collaborates across disciplines:
  Partner with technical and market leaders to craft winning strategies and proposals that resonate with clients.
• Leverages data and insights:
  Use HDR’s business tools to track progress, analyze trends, and make informed decisions.
• Drives innovation in storytelling:
  Work with marketing to develop compelling materials that showcase our expertise and elevate our brand.
• Champions client success:
  Serve as a trusted advisor and project principal, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Mentors and inspires:
  Share your knowledge and passion with emerging professionals, helping shape the next generation of leaders.
• Represents HDR boldly:
  Attend industry events, speak on panels, and build your personal brand while promoting HDR’s mission.
• Identify and qualify leads that outlines a path to achieving annual sales goals
• Manage area business development and marketing budgets
• Manage client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards
• Maintain a strong understanding of the market trends and drivers impacting our clients
• Develop business relationships with teaming partners
• Implement go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR’s Matrix of Authority
• Lead pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning)
• Engage the appropriate project management and technical…