North Texas Aviation Market Lead

North Texas Aviation Market Sector Lead - (186072)

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HDR is seeking a Market Sector Leader for our Aviation program in North Texas. The primary responsibilities include planning, directing, and overseeing all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high technical complexity, including managing project staff.

• Act as a seller/doer for current and future airport projects in the North Texas market.
• Collaborate with North Texas Area leadership on strategy, pursuits, and project delivery.

Manage staffing and workload throughout project development to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.

• Coordinate multiple projects concurrently, establish client relationships, and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions on-site with project teams.
• Work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and Area Managers for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and oversee training for personnel.
• Supervise project staff and mentor less experienced team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 10 years of aviation-related engineering experience.
• Texas PE license or ability to obtain one.
• Knowledge of North Texas aviation market, client relationships, and past project experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project preferred.
• Business development and strategic planning skills are desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is required.
• Preference for local candidates.
• CCM or PMP certification.
• 15 years of aviation-related design, construction, and project management experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized in the position's location.
• At least 10 years of experience in Airfield Planning and Design.
• Ability to develop and improve methodologies or technical tools for design efficiency.
• Strong understanding of airfield design principles.
• Technical expertise in designing airfield components.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.
• Leadership capabilities.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential.

HDR is built on collaboration, trust, and community engagement. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Our Employee Network Groups support a sense of belonging and diversity.

Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class:
Airfield Design

Job Posting Date: Jul 11, 2025

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