Central Region Transit Market Leader

Central Region Transit Market Sector 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 transport ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

The primary duty of the Transit Market Sector Leader – Central Region includes 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 projects include programmatic assistance of large capital programs, traditional project execution and delivery as well as alternative delivery. Additional duties include senior technical support, quality oversight, best practice development, project leadership, and principal‑level program/project management.
• Strategic Planning and Program Growth – Lead and drive program growth for the transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors and play an integral role in leading strategic growth across the region. Support internal and external client relationships, recruiting and staff development, and major pursuit coordination. Assist with capture planning efforts, pre‑proposal visitations, proposal preparation coordination with technical and marketing staff, presentations, and negotiations.
• Global Transit Market Sector Program Growth – Assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director in setting the vision to expand services and win contracts within the market. Support the development and continuous improvement of the market to ensure it is aligned with market needs and supports the professional development of staff.

• 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 an engineering, planning or a related field.
• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains 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 our employee‑owned culture.

• 15 years in leading transit engineering and planning services for major transportation infrastructure development.
• Experien…