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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

You are a strategic thinker, a curious problem solver, and connector. You understand what our multidisciplinary project delivery teams encounter while delivering architectural and engineering services for our clients.

You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams towards a common goal. You are a natural collaborator armed with high levels of emotional intelligence which helps you to connect with and channel the strengths of our leadership and staff. You embrace diversity and pride yourself on setting the tone for an inclusive environment so our employees can bring their genuine, best version of themselves to work every day; this helps us to offer the greatest solutions to our clients and the communities they serve. You are a visionary who thrives on seeing others succeed and embraces the core theme of our 2027 Strategic Plan recognizing that together "We Make Great Things Possible" leads us further along our journey to become Unrivaled.

We are currently seeking a Regional Quality Director to be based out of one of HDR's WesternU.S. offices.The Regional Quality Director will be part of the regional team representing the HDR Quality Office and the HDR Quality Management System (QMS) while partnering with regional/local operations and business group leadership in the West Region. You will serve as abusiness partnerin building awareness, driving education and awareness of risk management practices, and assisting local areas as they develop processes and execute project work.

In the role, more specific duties include:

• Provide support and direction for the QMS; serve as an active partner with HDR's Regional and Area Management Teams.
• Work with Regional and Area Management Teams, and other Regional Quality Directors to implement quality improvements of services, operations and processes within regions and companywide.
• Monitor and evaluate the culture of quality in area of responsibility and participate in review activities as appropriate.
• Serve as regional advocate and resource for maintaining a strong quality culture and QMS.
• Support the organization's strategic plan and direction.
• Identify training needs in the organization and assist both the Quality Office Director and Learning and Organizational Development Director as needed in the development of QMS related training.
• Support quality internal audits by addressing identified non-conformances and developing Corrective Actions Plans with area leadership.
• Assess client experience to identify trends in service delivery.
• Work with region and area leadership in development of their strategic plan for improving the culture of quality, staff engagement, employee awareness, client support, loss reduction, product quality, and improve workflow efficiencies.
• Work with the Quality Office Director in the development and pursuit of company quality initiatives (including standards and practices, tool and process development, and lessons learned).
• Evaluate acquisition quality programs/management systems as requested by the Quality Office Director; facilitate transition to and training of the HDR QMS.
• Represent Regional/Area Management Team interests to the Quality Steering Committee. Participate in the development and review of policies, procedures, and standards.
• Increase HDR recognition in business and industry through professional society presentations, committee membership, and in pursuit of national and customer quality awards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015 QMS Fundamentals
• Ability to develop BI reports, PowerApps, and basic SQL/VBA (preferred; must be able to learn)
• Will be responsible to the Deputy Quality Office Director for regional quality activities and QMS development and compliance
• Must have a willingness to travel; the Regional Quality Director will travel more than 50% of the time.
• Must have strong leadership skills and be able to manage relationships with Regional Leadership, Area Leadership, and Quality Office team effectively.
• Must work cooperatively between all corporate functional groups, business groups, and operations, working to build culture and alignment through the organization.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Preferred locations are California, Colorado, Washington, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho – preferably in a hub city with major airport access and direct flights to most key west region offices.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Professional, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 8 years in similar consulting industry and a minimum of 5 years in Quality Management
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access
• Understanding of analytic processes
• ASQ CMQ/OE (American Society for Quality Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence) or equivalent or the ability to obtain certification within one year of assignment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Washington State Locations}: $112,539 -160,770 {California Locations}: $107,646 -$188,730 {Nevada Locations}: $97,860 - $139,800 {Colorado Location} $107-646-$153,780

Primary Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Jose, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-California-San Diego, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque

Industry:

Corporate/Support Services

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:

Jul 17, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Consulting

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services

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