Central Region Transit Market Leader

Position Title

Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress through multidisciplinary teams. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, the Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader supports the development and execution of transit and rail market strategies across the Central Region. The primary duty of the role 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.

This role shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, directly supporting economic vitality and public safety.

• Lead multi-discipline projects and programs, providing strategic project and program leadership, senior technical support, quality oversight, best practice development, and principal-level program/project management.
• Drive program growth for transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors, supporting client relationships, recruiting, staff development, and major pursuit coordination, including pre-proposal visitations, proposal preparation, presentations, and negotiations.
• Assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director with setting vision to expand services and win contracts, supporting continuous improvement of the market and professional development of staff.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering within the market sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
• Engineering registration if applicable.
• Experience developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience managing a wide range of client relationships and pursuing program and/or project opportunities.
• Experience in staff development, including recruiting and career path planning.
• Active involvement in industry associations with a visible market profile.
• Ability to work cooperatively across sectors and business groups.
• Commitment to HDR values and participation in the employee-owned culture.

• 15 years of leading transit engineering and planning services for major transportation infrastructure development.
• Experience with major capital programs from planning through design and construction for private, federal, state, and local clients.
• Deep client relationships with transit and rail agencies or private entities in the Central Region and proven track record.
• Experience with transit funding programs and eligibility requirements.
• Experience developing strategic marketing programs for the transportation industry.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Typical starting pay ranges:

• Colorado: $162,205 - $210,430 annually
• Minnesota: $174,342 - $249,060 annually
• Illinois: $174,342 - $249,060 annually

Primary

Location:

United States - Illinois - Chicago

Other Locations: United States - Illinois - Rosemont, United States - Texas - Austin, United States - Iowa - Des Moines, United States - Nebraska - Omaha, United States - Colorado - Denver, United States - Minnesota - Minneapolis, United States - Michigan - Ann Arbor, United States - Arkansas - Little Rock, United States - Indiana - Indianapolis, United States - Texas - San Antonio, United States - Texas - Dallas, United States - Texas - Houston, United States - Iowa - Council Bluffs, United States - Colorado - Colorado Springs, United States - Iowa - Cedar Rapids, United States - Wisconsin - Madison, United States - Michigan - Lansing, United States - Kansas - Manhattan, United States - Michigan - Grand Rapids, United States - Michigan - Detroit

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transit Engineering

Job Posting Date: Nov 21, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.