Springfield Roadway Team 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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we aim to shape transportation systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape resilient highways and iconic bridges, transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure. Our work supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental experts, strategists, economists, management consultants and specialists to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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• The primary duty of the Springfield Roadway Team Lead is to manage the roadway design staff on projects for the DOTs and Local Public Agencies in Missouri. The position also builds client relationships, develops pursuits, attracts staff, and works on project delivery in a production role.

• Continue to work as a Senior Project Manager capable of pursuing and delivering complex transportation projects for DOT and Local Public Agency clients in southwest Missouri. Familiarity with MoDOT and relationships with city/county staff in the area are important.

• Lead feasibility analysis, final design, and projects through the construction phase for urban and rural municipal/local projects, DOT projects, traffic management, site planning, concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans. Coordinate multi-discipline projects including survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities, and site items.

• Supervise a medium to large staff of professionals and technicians. Perform project management, quality assurance/control checks, and technical reviews. Engage in marketing and project pursuit activities, prepare and negotiate proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules.

• Maintain day-to-day communication with clients (verbal and written), support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultants, and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Perform other duties as needed.

• Project Management experience with understanding of Earned Value desirable

• Prefer candidates with previous work experience with an A/E/C Engineering firm

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• A minimum of 7 years experience

• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

• Strong communication and listening skills

• Ability to handle multiple assignments

• Good leadership and organizational skills

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Location:

United States-Missouri-Springfield

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Jan 23, 2026