HDR
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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.
Area Highways Digital Design Lead: Primary Responsibilities
Provide guidance to the area on managing highway project digital delivery production efforts, including risk assessment, planning, scope, fee development, and execution, working in coordination with regional TBG Digital Delivery staff.
Support digital delivery and digital workflows across the entire project life cycle, including planning, design, construction and digital as-builts as needed to meet client requirements.
Serve as a point of contact for area level highway Digital Design & Delivery needs and strategy, with the Digital Delivery & Data Acquisition Cross Sector and the Highways Business Class Digital Delivery Lead through monthly recurring meetings.
Provide support to area TBG staff in providing consistent training, standardized workflows, and best practices in Highways Digital Design production efforts, with a focus on nurturing local talent and capabilities and enabling regional workshare efforts.
Establish protocols and monitor HDR relationships with clients' technical BIM/CAD/Digital Delivery teams, working collaboratively to define and fulfill project BIM requirements.
Manage setup and ongoing updates of client specific Digital Design & Delivery standards and workspaces.
Review and provide guidance to the financial aspects of Highway Digital Design & Delivery, including budgeting and scope, while ensuring alignment with project teams.
Assisting in marketing HDR’s Digital Design & Delivery services, working with area TBG Business Development leads.
Provide guidance in project setup of Digital Design & Delivery projects and perform periodic reviews of the work of highway model managers and related disciplines on highways projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and acting as the model manager for specific projects.
Facilitating 3D model quality control reviews for projects with Model as Legal Deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in highway design projects.
At least 5 years of experience as a BIM/Model Manager, with a focus on major multidisciplinary transportation projects.
Advanced 3D modeling and Digital Design & Delivery/BIM capabilities with OpenRoads Designer or Civil3D.
Good understanding of various Digital Design & Delivery and modeling software for highways project.
Demonstrable understanding of design criteria and methodologies essential for Digital Design & Delivery in highway projects, especially as it pertains to Iowa and Nebraska DOT requirements.
Exceptional training, support, and oversight capabilities, particularly in staff development.
Experience in client-facing roles, coordinating technical BIM/CAD project and program needs.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, project managers, discipline leads, technical directors, business group directors, and operations staff.
Bentley accreditation certificates for OpenRoads Designer or ORD Premier Scholar status or Autodesk equivalent.
Experience performing 3D clash detection.
Strong management and financial oversight skills, with a proven ability to manage Digital Design & Delivery related project scopes and budgets.
Experience performing quality control reviews of design criteria using a 3D model.
Participation in local/regional industry organizations such as ACEC and ASCE, for committees and meetings related to Digital Design & Delivery and BIM/3D Modeling.
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
Primary Location: United States–Nebraska–Omaha
Other Locations: United States–Iowa–Des Moines
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Business Class: Highways
Job Posting: Oct 14, 2025
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.
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Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
Area Highways Digital Design Lead: Primary Responsibilities
Provide guidance to the area on managing highway project digital delivery production efforts, including risk assessment, planning, scope, fee development, and execution, working in coordination with regional TBG Digital Delivery staff.
Support digital delivery and digital workflows across the entire project life cycle, including planning, design, construction and digital as-builts as needed to meet client requirements.
Serve as a point of contact for area level highway Digital Design & Delivery needs and strategy, with the Digital Delivery & Data Acquisition Cross Sector and the Highways Business Class Digital Delivery Lead through monthly recurring meetings.
Provide support to area TBG staff in providing consistent training, standardized workflows, and best practices in Highways Digital Design production efforts, with a focus on nurturing local talent and capabilities and enabling regional workshare efforts.
Establish protocols and monitor HDR relationships with clients' technical BIM/CAD/Digital Delivery teams, working collaboratively to define and fulfill project BIM requirements.
Manage setup and ongoing updates of client specific Digital Design & Delivery standards and workspaces.
Review and provide guidance to the financial aspects of Highway Digital Design & Delivery, including budgeting and scope, while ensuring alignment with project teams.
Assisting in marketing HDR’s Digital Design & Delivery services, working with area TBG Business Development leads.
Provide guidance in project setup of Digital Design & Delivery projects and perform periodic reviews of the work of highway model managers and related disciplines on highways projects, ensuring quality and compliance, and acting as the model manager for specific projects.
Facilitating 3D model quality control reviews for projects with Model as Legal Deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in highway design projects.
At least 5 years of experience as a BIM/Model Manager, with a focus on major multidisciplinary transportation projects.
Advanced 3D modeling and Digital Design & Delivery/BIM capabilities with OpenRoads Designer or Civil3D.
Good understanding of various Digital Design & Delivery and modeling software for highways project.
Demonstrable understanding of design criteria and methodologies essential for Digital Design & Delivery in highway projects, especially as it pertains to Iowa and Nebraska DOT requirements.
Exceptional training, support, and oversight capabilities, particularly in staff development.
Experience in client-facing roles, coordinating technical BIM/CAD project and program needs.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, project managers, discipline leads, technical directors, business group directors, and operations staff.
Bentley accreditation certificates for OpenRoads Designer or ORD Premier Scholar status or Autodesk equivalent.
Experience performing 3D clash detection.
Strong management and financial oversight skills, with a proven ability to manage Digital Design & Delivery related project scopes and budgets.
Experience performing quality control reviews of design criteria using a 3D model.
Participation in local/regional industry organizations such as ACEC and ASCE, for committees and meetings related to Digital Design & Delivery and BIM/3D Modeling.
Required Qualifications
Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
Primary Location: United States–Nebraska–Omaha
Other Locations: United States–Iowa–Des Moines
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Business Class: Highways
Job Posting: Oct 14, 2025
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.
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