Transportation Municipal Section Manager

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 every 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?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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, 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.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Transportation Municipal Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Develop a strategic business plan and oversee the hiring of team members to assist in the execution of the plan
• Procure, manage, and execute municipal transportation projects
• Perform project management, subconsultant coordination, project and task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, design team management, civil design, plan production oversight, cost estimating, client management, business development
• Provide technical expertise to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on municipal transportation projects
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal, letters of interest, interviews, and presentations
• Actively coordinate with other business groups and subject matter experts to present additional services and solutions to existing and new clients
• Foster collaboration between design teams and specialized service providers

Perform other duties as needed

• 10 or more years’ experience in transportation roadway design including project management experience
• Experience should include street/arterial roadways, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience using Micro Station, InRoads, GEOPAK, ORD, or other CAD design software
• PE required and if registered as a PE in another state, the candidate must gain Texas reciprocity within6 months
• PMP
• Local Government Project Procedures (LGPP) Certification
• MS Office knowledge
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and…