California Waste Business Development Leader
About this role
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?
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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.
We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.
In the role of the California Waste Business Development Leader, we will count on you to:
- Collaborate with Area Market Sector Leader, Regional Business Development Leader, and Practice Leadership to ensure that local teams are driving market opportunities within the Sector growth by leveraging all service lines.
- Strategic growth of California by identifying market sector opportunities and implementing plans to capture additional opportunities and markets.
- Coordinate with Area Market Sector Leads, Area RBG Managers, Practice Leaders, and local areas to develop a team that is coordinated and focused on driving the market sector with key clients and client opportunities at a regional level.
- Track market changes through client/industry involvement and be the primary holder of our image/reputation. Attend state waste and industry related conferences.
- Develop and collaborate on a Waste approach for Client Development Plans, inclusive of a system to track/monitor progress of these plans.
- Serve as Manager for select key clients.
- Possesses & maintain knowledge of client needs, plans, current and trending business environment, and their assessment of HDR in order to anticipate, track and capture contract assignments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with strategic teaming partners (inclusive of General Contractors) who are key to the success of the Sector.
- Identify key talent in the Waste market and assist with recruitment of identified talent including key staff retention.
- Leverage existing HDR resources to provide full cross sector and multi business class collaboration for targeted clients.
- Collaborate with the Area and Regional Waste Sector Leadership Management Team. Assist in developing market strategies, strategic initiatives, and business development.
- Work with local area leadership to identify market opportunities, create relationships, and grow the Waste Sector.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
- Maintain a professional or engineering registration/ certificate or have related technical experience.
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- A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
- Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
- Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
- Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
- Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
What We Believe
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.
Our Commitment
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.
Company at a glance
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
Top Benefits
- Employee ownership
- Inclusive environment
- Employee network groups
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