Washington Area Right of Way Business Class Lead

Washington Area Right of Way Business Class Lead - ( 191553 )

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 each day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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, sustainability, 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.

In the role of Washington Area Right of Way Business Class Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Manage and participate in key Right of Way projects, ensuring high‑quality delivery aligned with client expectations, regulations, and project schedules
• Maintain assigned utilization expectations by actively contributing to project delivery
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with public agencies, utilities, regional partners, and internal teams
• Anticipate client needs, serve as a trusted advisor, and facilitate communication between multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Represent the Right of Way Business Class in coordination with regional and local business group and cross sector leadership
• Build relationships across the regional and local Right of Way team by holding regular meetings to address challenges, forecast workloads, coordinate staffing, and encourage open communication
• Support strategic planning and business development to expand Right of Way services across the region and area
• Lead and contribute to the development of proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Identify market opportunities and align team capabilities to emerging needs
• Perform other duties as needed

• 10 years of experience with right of way services including acquisition, appraisal, property management and relocation
• Real Estate license or Broker license (or ability to obtain within 3 months if required)
• Familiarity with public project Right of Way rules and regulations related to acquisition
• Ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with team members and property owners on complex, schedule‑driven projects
• Ability to motivate and manage staff across multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong…