Alabama Transportation Business Group Leader

HDR is seeking a Business Group Leader to lead and grow our Transportation Business Group in the Alabama Area.

• Accountable for achieving business performance metrics, including net fees, staff utilization, and project profitability.
• Provide overall leadership of business group operations, including financial performance, quality, staff development, and team engagement.
• Lead and grow a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute business strategies that proactively identify and align with client programs, capital plans, and funding priorities.
• Leverage market and industry knowledge to diversify and expand the client base across key Transportation markets.
• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, shaping pursuits, and assembling high‑performing, competitive teams aligned with client needs and HDR capabilities.
• Maintain strong client relationships and direct engagement to support business development, strengthen partnerships, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage business operations, including program development, resource alignment, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Serve in key project leadership roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Principal‑in‑Charge, Subject Matter Expert), ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery.

• Knowledge of Alabama geography, clients, technical disciplines, projects, and market influences.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to integrate technical leadership and business development.
• Strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams, disciplines, and markets.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments.
• Proven leadership and organizational capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must