Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

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• HDR is looking for Regional Transit Planning Practice Leaders to complement our Transportation Planning Business Class and Transit Market Sector. The role supports a broader practice strategy and technical excellence across transit planning disciplines.
• Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills, and emerging markets to develop and advance a practice group strategy.
• Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers and develop products that meet client needs.
• Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Transit Planning Practice Group calls.
• Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in areas including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and related transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, BRT, light rail, commuter rail, intercity rail, etc.).
• Identify market opportunities in coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies.
• Attract and retain transit planning staff by identifying industry talent in collaboration with Area and Corporate leadership.
• Lead workshare communications that promote technical excellence and increased utilization.
• Serve as a project manager for major transit projects, delivering quality work on time and meeting client expectations.
• Represent HDR at state and regional professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning, with breadth across multiple transit planning areas.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, or business development.
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, or PMP preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; understanding of transit planning principles.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; strong multi-project management and personnel management capabilities.
• Solid business development skills; ability to relate to clients and present effectively.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative environment.

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and connecting us with clients and communities we serve.

As employee-owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and other programs. Compensation varies by skills, experience, education, and location. California: $ - $;
Hawaii: $ - $;
Nevada: $ - $.

Primary

Location:

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations:
United States-California-San Francisco;
United States-Nevada-Reno;
United States-California-Oakland;
United States-California-Riverside;
United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne;
United States-California-Walnut Creek;
United States-California-Claremont;
United States-California-Berkeley;
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