Pump Stations Team Lead

Pump Stations Team Lead

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? 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.

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced water industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Pump Stations Team Lead. You will be responsible for leading and growing the Pump Stations team in Kansas City, supporting the Mo/KAN Pump Stations/Pipelines Business Class Lead. This role will support other projects in the area and work with the Water Business Group Management Team on the development and implementation of technical and business development strategies. The work products in this area are broad and are expected to include master planning through design and support during construction. Your primary duties will include pursuing and securing opportunities with new and existing clients, mentoring staff, delivering projects, and growing the business portfolio. Providing leadership through mentoring, directing, and delegating to staff is a key component of the role as is maintaining focus on the execution of HDR's growth strategy.

You will lead teams in the planning and design of pump stations and/or pipelines (wastewater collection and conveyance systems and water distribution and transmission systems) projects. You may also support condition assessment, asset management, and master planning efforts. Primary responsibilities include advancing business development strategies, development and pursuit of new clients and new projects, client management, project management for key projects, technical input on projects, and staff development. Collaborate with other Business Class and Marketing staff in the pursuit of new projects, taking a leadership role in selected key pursuits. Serve as client manager for key clients providing leadership in addressing client issues and coordination of multiple projects. Serve as Project Manager for key/strategic projects, provide technical input for business class, and assist in developing capabilities of Business Class staff. Oversee development and direction of key Business Class staff.

We are seeking engineers with expertise in both pump stations and pipelines, and the position can be focused on either or both, depending on the skill set of the applicant. This position has high growth potential. Our MOKAN group needs Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers, and Team Lead positions to deliver a strong backlog of projects and help to grow our Pump Station and Pipelines Business Class.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of business class including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• May function as a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Provide technical input for Business Class
• Assist with administrative responsibility for business class staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other business classes
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Involved with client relationships with specific focus on pump station and pipeline projects
• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with designing pumping and pipelines systems.
• Proven project leadership, project management (staffing, schedule, and budget), and mentorship skills
• Prior wastewater, drinking water, or water resources management consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong business development and strategic planning skills
• Condition assessment experience
• A team player with the ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• An active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must
• MS in Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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. 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.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations: United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.