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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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask 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.
As Regional Market Sector Leader you will serve as overall lead across the Northeast Region (see list of US states that compose the region below) by setting vision and direction for implementation of firm’s strategy to expand and provide aviation services to current and potential Aviation Market Sector Clients. In addition, 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
The Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Lead will have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area. This individual will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Duties will include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
Business Development Responsibilities
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the area, and be active and visible in the industry.
Help develop and set Aviation Market Sector Strategy for HDR.
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and market sector initiatives.
Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations at local, area and national levels.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership positions.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
Staff Development Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for coordination with the Region’s Areas and support of work-sharing among departments.
Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
Lead the Region in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
Work with the Region Business Group Directors and Area Management teams to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires; identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
Support to Operations
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.
Monitor market sector performance indicators Net Fees Earned/Net Fees Booked/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and regional leadership to assist local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned.”
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead from the Market Sector perspective, the annual planning process which includes 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.
Establish relationships with NE Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an 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 to include 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. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Connect with HDR at https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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
Business Class Airfield Design
Job Posting Oct 23, 2025
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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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask 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.
As Regional Market Sector Leader you will serve as overall lead across the Northeast Region (see list of US states that compose the region below) by setting vision and direction for implementation of firm’s strategy to expand and provide aviation services to current and potential Aviation Market Sector Clients. In addition, 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
The Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Lead will have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area. This individual will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
Duties will include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high technical complexity.
Business Development Responsibilities
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the area, and be active and visible in the industry.
Help develop and set Aviation Market Sector Strategy for HDR.
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and market sector initiatives.
Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations at local, area and national levels.
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership positions.
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
Staff Development Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for coordination with the Region’s Areas and support of work-sharing among departments.
Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
Lead the Region in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice.
Work with the Region Business Group Directors and Area Management teams to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires; identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
Support to Operations
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success.
Monitor market sector performance indicators Net Fees Earned/Net Fees Booked/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects.
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and regional leadership to assist local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned.”
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead from the Market Sector perspective, the annual planning process which includes 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.
Establish relationships with NE Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an 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 to include 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. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
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 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Connect with HDR at https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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
Business Class Airfield Design
Job Posting Oct 23, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr