Rail and Transit Department Lead

Rail and Transit Department Lead - (193902)

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 within our communities, continually asking how we impact 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 will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

The primary duties of the Rail & Transit Department Lead include focus areas for operations, team management, direct projects and business development. The direct reports will include Section Managers within the Department and possibly additional practice leaders. The sections include Delivery for Rail, Design for Track and Operations, Maintenance and Systems. The role supports the growth and success of all market sectors within the Transportation industry.

• Oversight and overall responsibility of the department, delivery of services and deliverables, winning work and staff engagement
• Provide leadership and direction to the Department staff in cooperation with executive, market sector, business class, and practice leaders. Work cooperatively to inform corporate leadership teams about staffing needs and additional skill training needs
• Responsible for meeting department business indicators and plans, including bookings, earnings, and profit. Actively participate in development and implementation of the annual plan and budget for target growth goals, in cooperation with market sectors and operational management
• Management oversight of the project work within the department is properly planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through the proactive project management system and monthly business reviews
• Communicate, implement, and monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies and project contractual terms

• Oversee project staffing and workload balancing
• Manage activities of personnel within a department to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
• Coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Department staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training, recognition, and retention

• Function as Principal-in-Charge/Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to operations and business development responsibilities
• Implement and participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, represent the Quality Program and convey corporate quality goals, participate in risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities

• Has a wide network of connection and understanding of the Transportation industry; develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
• Be active and visible; participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
• Support pursuits through development of strategy, participation in pursuit activities, contributes to proposal writing, fee estimates, interviews, etc

Serve as a client manager for selected clients and maintain trusted relationships.

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Full‑time

Regular

Railway Design

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. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.