HDR is seeking an Environmental Team Lead with the skills, interest, and dedication to manage a dynamic team of Environmental professionals in Kansas City and Springfield, MO. In this position, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise across all business groups and assisting with leading the environmental team in Kansas City and Springfield. Specifically, you will work with senior management to develop business, manage and deliver projects, develop staff, and respond to client needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Kansas City area Environmental team, including staff development, morale, quality control, profitability, and marketing support. Coordinate with other HDR teams and prioritize projects and staffing to meet scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
- Function as a Project Manager and / or Task Manager, taking responsibility for technical requirements and production, budget, schedule, and client communications. Plan, organize, control, and evaluate work through HDR's proactive project management system.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to staff, lead report preparation, and perform quality control reviews.
- Manage and develop multidiscipline teams, coordinating with other managers on project staffing, scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with the area Cross Sector Services Manager, St. Louis Section Manager / Team Lead, and area Project Managers to identify, maintain, and support project work.
- Collaborate with marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts, including planning, proposals, and interviews.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Planning or a related fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in task management / project management, including management of scope, schedule, and budgetsExcellent writing and communication skillsSelf-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a teamExperience leading environmental tasks as part of other small, medium, and large / complex engineering and planning projectsPreference given to local candidates. Experience in Missouri and / or Kansas strongly preferredProven experience managing and mentoring biologists / environmental scientistsExperience in developing plans, writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for environmental projects with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency effortsWorking knowledge of local, state and federal requirements for environmental complianceRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA minimum of 10 years experienceProfessional registration, license or certification may be required based on roleStrong communication and listening skillsAbility to handle multiple assignmentsGood leadership and organizational skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat 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.
Primary Location
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class : Environmental Sci and Planning
Job Posting
Oct 7, 2025
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