Florida Local Government Planning Practice Leader

HDR is seeking a Statewide Local Government Planning Practice Leader to support our growing Transportation Planning Business Class.

• Take responsibility for statewide development, coordination, monitoring, and improvement of technical competencies of staff working with local governments.
• Collaborate with marketing staff, project managers, and leadership to elevate the local government planning practice.
• Work with staff, client managers, and other practice leaders to develop skills and client relationships related to planning, design, and public engagement.
• Actively drive open communication with the Practice Group members regarding current and projected production needs.
• Identify market opportunities in close coordination with area leadership and develop winning pursuit strategies, assist with shortlist interviews and presentations.
• 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 marketing materials including proposals.
• Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilization.
• 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 local government 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 other local government planning staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional registration such as AICP or PE preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with local government planning projects and programs.
• Experience in development and management of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of local government planning processes, applicable laws, and requirements.
• Well‑developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Active participant in employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.