HDR
Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Leader
HDR, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Leader
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Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Leader
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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, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
Overview As Regional Market Sector Leader you will serve as overall lead across the Northeast Region by setting vision and direction for implementation of the firm’s strategy to expand and provide aviation services to current and potential Aviation Market Sector Clients. You will facilitate development and implementation of Aviation Market Sector business strategies and operating plans across the firm in coordination with Aviation market sector leadership, area business group leadership, area operational leadership, client managers and business class directors.
Responsibilities
Serve as the client manager for key clients within the area, act as a pursuit champion, and serve as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
Assess the Region’s marketplace and determine the best business approach to win and secure contracts.
Support client development and pursue processes based on proven capture techniques.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations at local, area and national levels.
Identify and pursue key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership positions.
Lead staff development, coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires, and support talent management.
Assist the Regional Business Group Director and Area Business Group managers to deliver services within the market sector.
Monitor market sector performance indicators (Net Fees Earned/Net Fees Booked, profits, positive equity, AR, losses, investments) and implement process improvements.
Facilitate contract review on key projects to ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control and facilitate development and dissemination of lessons learned.
Take on Project Management assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead the annual planning process, including development of materials for Trends & Drivers and Alignment processes.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in aviation planning and/or engineering.
If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
Established relationships with NE Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
What We Believe 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.
Our Commitment 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 Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Other Locations
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-Virginia-Newport News
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-New Jersey-Pennington
United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-New York-New York
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
United States-New York-White Plains
United States-Maryland-Fulton
United States-Maine-Portland
United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting
United States-New York-Albany
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
United States-Rhode Island-Providence
United States-New Hampshire-Bedford
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-New York-Syracuse
United States-West Virginia-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Virginia-Norfolk
Industry Aviation
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Job Posting Oct 23, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Leader
role at
HDR
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, constantly asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
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.
Overview As Regional Market Sector Leader you will serve as overall lead across the Northeast Region by setting vision and direction for implementation of the firm’s strategy to expand and provide aviation services to current and potential Aviation Market Sector Clients. You will facilitate development and implementation of Aviation Market Sector business strategies and operating plans across the firm in coordination with Aviation market sector leadership, area business group leadership, area operational leadership, client managers and business class directors.
Responsibilities
Serve as the client manager for key clients within the area, act as a pursuit champion, and serve as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity.
Assess the Region’s marketplace and determine the best business approach to win and secure contracts.
Support client development and pursue processes based on proven capture techniques.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations at local, area and national levels.
Identify and pursue key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership positions.
Lead staff development, coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires, and support talent management.
Assist the Regional Business Group Director and Area Business Group managers to deliver services within the market sector.
Monitor market sector performance indicators (Net Fees Earned/Net Fees Booked, profits, positive equity, AR, losses, investments) and implement process improvements.
Facilitate contract review on key projects to ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control and facilitate development and dissemination of lessons learned.
Take on Project Management assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead the annual planning process, including development of materials for Trends & Drivers and Alignment processes.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in aviation planning and/or engineering.
If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
Established relationships with NE Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
What We Believe 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.
Our Commitment 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 Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Other Locations
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-Virginia-Newport News
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-New Jersey-Pennington
United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-New York-New York
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
United States-New York-White Plains
United States-Maryland-Fulton
United States-Maine-Portland
United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting
United States-New York-Albany
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake
United States-Rhode Island-Providence
United States-New Hampshire-Bedford
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-New York-Syracuse
United States-West Virginia-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Virginia-Norfolk
Industry Aviation
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Job Posting Oct 23, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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