Florida MPO Practice Leader

HDR is a employee-owned organization focused on creating an inclusive culture where every person is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. We believe transportation is the foundation of connected, thriving communities and strive to move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably through diverse transportation solutions.

Our Transportation Business Group designs resilient infrastructure and innovative solutions across highways, bridges, transit, rail, aviation, ports, and marine infrastructure. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, strategists, economists, management consultants, and other professionals to solve mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and community insight. This is more than a job; it is a chance to lead progress and shape the future of mobility.

HDR is employee-owned, which underpins our collaborative culture worldwide.

HDR is currently looking for a statewide Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Practice Leader to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class. We are one of the premier transportation consultancy firms, delivering custom solutions to challenging projects. Our transportation planners envision and plan transportation infrastructure and services to better move people and goods using all modes, while enhancing economic prosperity, improving the environment and communities, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.

• Take responsibility for statewide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of metropolitan planning staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
• Collaborate with company wide MPO Practice Group members to elevate our metropolitan planning practice and develop staff involved with policy, performance-based systems planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, affordable housing and resiliency, funding, and associated aspects of the entire multimodal system
• Work with other practice leaders to develop transformative ideas that will enable clients to take advantage of emerging transportation trends and future-proof investments; and allow HDR to maintain thought leadership position in the industry
• Actively drive open communication with the Practice Group members regarding current/projected production needs; and collaborate with areas to influence staffing and expertise levels
• Identify market opportunities in close coordination with area leadership and develop winning pursuit strategies. Also assist with local and state pursuits
• Oversee delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectations
• Maintain standards for quality and consistency of service brand
• Maintain qualification packages and staff skills matrix that can be readily utilized for project pursuits. Assist with the development of marketing materials including proposals
• Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations
• Advocate for professional development of staff and development of production tools: best practices, technical policies and procedures, papers and presentations, Professional Associates credentialing, recognition of technical achievement, practice group activities, and automation tools
• Serve as a project manager for MPO contracts and leverage HDR’s expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Develop client relationships in close coordination with leadership and local MPO planning staff
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, SQL Server and/or Crystal Reports
• Experience in an A/E/C industry
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• The successful candidate must have knowledge of, and experience with, the MPO process and most recent federal transportation laws and requirements
• Experience with FHWA, FRA, and other USDOT and State programs, especially federal grants, is required
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