NE​/IA Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader

NE/IA Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader - ( 189958 )

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:
What is our impact on the world?

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're 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.

HDR has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced transportation industry professional to serve in a leadership position as our Nebraska/Iowa Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader (PSL). Professional Services is an area of our organization responsible for developing technical resources and maintaining a culture of quality. These practices improve our competitiveness and drive our growth.

As PSL, you will report to the Nebraska/Iowa Transportation Business Group Manager (BGM) and work alongside the BGM to provide technical oversight and staffing resource assignments for projects across all six of the offices within Nebraska/Iowa (Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities). You will potentially serve as supervisor for each of the Business Class Leads within the Nebraska/Iowa area who serve as the technical delivery supervisors for the following service areas: aviation, highways and local roads, bridge & structures, traffic engineering, traffic planning, railroads, federal transportation, geotechnical, and environmental.

As PSL, you will support the continued career development of supervisors within the Area. You will collaborate closely with HDR’s Transportation Professional Services Global Director to implement the Business Group’s technical and quality initiatives within the Nebraska/Iowa Area.

In addition to your primary responsibilities as summarized below, the PSL will be responsible for collaborating on technical delivery and business development for cross‑business group opportunities with HDR’s Water, Resources, Architecture, and Building Engineering Systems business groups. You will also support recruiting efforts to attract and retain eminent talent for our local program. More specifically, we’ll count on you to:

• Be responsible to the Business Group Manager to develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations, such as project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
• Lead and monitor development and training of area…