Alabama Highways Market Leader

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

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HDR is looking for an Alabama Highways Market Sector Leader to join our Transportation Business Group in Birmingham or Mobile. This individual must have a known reputation with ALDOT and statewide municipalities and counties. This role would support business development and project delivery for the Highways and Roads Market Sector in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Highway Market Sector Lead will facilitate the development and implementation of business strategies across Alabama in coordination with Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and business class directors.

They will report to the Alabama Transportation Business Group Manager, and be responsible for frequent and regular communication to implement the strategic operating plans for the market sector consistent with overall Transportation Business Group strategy. On a day-to-day basis, they’ll be expected to:

• Promote marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within Alabama working with our client managers and project managers.
• Work with the Area Business Group Manager on development and delivery of market sector initiatives.
• Work with Area client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
• Support selected Alabama area pursuits through client relationship development or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.
• Monitor marketing capabilities and provide Highways and Roads market sector support to help the AL/GA Area achieve goals.
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
• Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
• Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
• Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
• Develop a local business development plan and implementation of contact strategies for ALDOT and statewide agencies.
• Pursue work locally and nationally (local projects might include larger more complex projects).
• Support local…