Central Region Transit Market Leader

Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

Primary duty: partnering with regional management and the Global Transit Market Sector Director to develop and execute transit and rail market strategies throughout the Central Region.

Specific duties include market opportunity assessment, client management, technical and marketing team coordination, staff growth and development, program and project management, and improvement of technical competencies of market sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers.

• Strategic Project and Program Leadership: provide leadership on multi‑discipline projects and programs across the market sectors and geographic areas.
• Strategic Planning and Program Growth: lead and drive program growth for the transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors and support internal and external client relationships.
• Global Transit Market Sector Program Growth: assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director in setting vision to expand services and win contracts within the market.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in client relationships and program/project pursuits.
• Experience in staff development, recruiting, career pathing, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and a visible profile in the market sector.
• Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and active participation in employee‑owned culture.

• 15 years in leading transit engineering and planning services for major transportation infrastructure development.
• Experience with major capital programs from planning through design and construction for private, federal, state, and local clients.
• Deep client relationships with transit and rail agencies or other private entities in the Central Region and a proven track record of success.
• Experience with transit funding program eligibility and requirements.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for the transportation industry.

Typical starting pay range for this position in Colorado: $162,205 – $210,430 annually, dependent upon skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Compensation varies by state.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.