Job Description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

The Biosolids Practice resides within the Water Business Group in the highly technical and diversified Wastewater Market Sector . This reflects service offering s for local municipalities, private entities, distinct waste water utilities, Federal, regional, and local governments, and similar clients in each of the 50 US states and in Canada. The 202 3 Engineering News Record ranked HDR fourth in size of business in the key wastewater treatment category. We have approximately 7 00 wastewater market sector employees s panning a range of biosolids management and solids processing services , as well as related wastewater treatment and u tility master planning; strategic advisory services, transmission and distribution, water reuse; construction management and inspection; program management; andasset management and operations assistance .





Lead HDR’s B iosolids practice through a combination of technical leadership, business development, relationship building, and direct billable work for clients on biosolids management and solid processing projects . This role is targeted to expand HDR’s market share and branding in the solids processing and biosolids management field in the North American wastewater market .

Primary Responsibilities

The Biosolids Practice Leader will lead the development and implementation of business strategies across North America in coordination with Wastewater Market Sector leadership and other technical B usiness C lass D irectors ( e.g. wastewater treatment, biogas utilization , conveyance, asset management, etc .), business development , and operational leadership . Reporting to the Wastewater Business Class Director, and in close coordination with the Wastewater Market Sector Director and Regional Wastewater Leaders to advance the biosolids practice.

Initiate and support frequent and regular communication across the country on biosolids market leadership , technical development , treatment technologies, regulatory compliance , implemen tation of s trategic plans and delivery of key biosolids projects. This technical practice leader will support and collaborate across various regions and business lines to advance a variety of strategies intended to grow biosolids services across the wastewater market sector.





Specific activities include the following:

Participate in Water Business Group ( WBG ) strategic and tactical planning activities, and in the development of strategic positioning with individual Areas in the West , Central and East re gion s of North America . Lead the organization and preparation of a business plan for solids processing and biosolids management .

Conduct an assessment of marketplace opportunities, gage HDR prospects, and develop ment of prioritized client targets .

Working with WBG leadership , and individual Area Business Development Managers and WBG Leaders, develop discreet biosolids business plans for local HDR offices .

Leverage industry contacts to expand relationships with HDR technical staff and clients in key locations compatible with biosolids development plans.

Lead the development of solids processing and biosolids management project experience qualifications and other marketing materials.

Lead and participate in direct project pursuits including targeted client relationship development and premarketing, preparation of qualifications, proposals, interview content, scopes of work , project budgets, and contract negotiations.

Participate in N ational WBG strategic and tactical planning activities with a focus on expanding solids processing and biosolids management activity, including HDR image building and targeted project pursuit activities .

Participate in regional and national biosolids committee s and policy making bodies, regional biosolids management associations, Water Environment Federation (WEF) committees and WEFTEC, S tate and region al Water Environment Association (WEA) committees and conferences, the N ational Biosolids Partnership, etc.

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📌 Biosolids Practice Leader (Brisbane)
🏢 Hdr
📍 Brisbane