KY​/TN Traffic-Transportation Planning Practice Lead

Overview

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:
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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  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.

KY-TN Traffic and Planning Services Practice Lead

The Traffic and Planning Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within both the Traffic and Planning Business Classes. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class, and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and championing technical excellence of the team.

• Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
• Provide Area leadership of technical capabilities within both the Traffic and Planning Business Classes.
• Coordinate with State Mobility Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.
• Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the assigned practice area.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects including but not limited to long-range visioning, strategic and tactical planning, policy and systems planning, data analytics and modeling, multimodal and intermodal planning, and project development. Project types may include but are not limited to program management contracts, long-range transportation plans, master plans, corridor studies, transit projects, freight plans, rail plans, intermodal/multimodal studies, traffic operational studies, managed lane studies, interchange justifications, and emerging mobility plans.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, with a deep understanding of client needs, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environments.
• Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews.
• Advance best practices, tools, and standards across the practice.
• Serve as liaison to national Business Classes, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with national and regional technical…