HDR
Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Leader
HDR is a national employee‑owned firm committed to innovation, inclusion and creating a welcoming environment where every employee is valued and respected.
The Transportation Business Group teams plan, design and construct resilient highways, bridges, transit, rail, aviation and marine infrastructure to support economic vitality and public safety.
As Regional Market Sector Leader, you will oversee the Northeast Region (states listed under Primary Location) and lead the strategy and execution of HDR’s aviation services across the market.
You will build and maintain client relationships, develop new projects, direction large multidisciplinary undertakings, and drive a high‑quality culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities The Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Lead will 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.
You will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
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.
Prepare and deliver client presentations that effectively communicate HDR’s value proposition.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and market sector initiatives.
Drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development or strategy 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
Coordinate with the Region’s Areas and support work‑sharing among departments.
Work with 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, profit, equity, accounts receivable, loss and investment). Work with regional business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and apply 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 and support local programs with key technical expertise for marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned.”
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead the Market Sector perspective in 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.
Establish relationships with Northeast Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experience 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.
Industry & Location Industry: Aviation Primary Location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Other Locations: Ohio, Cincinnati; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Virginia, Glen Allen; Virginia, Virginia Beach; Virginia, Newport News; Massachusetts, Boston; New Jersey, Pennington; Connecticut, Rocky Hill; New Jersey, Newark; New York, New York; Maryland, Baltimore; Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg; District of Columbia, Washington DC; New York, White Plains; Maryland, Fulton; Maine, Portland; Pennsylvania, Plymouth Meeting; New York, Albany; Virginia, Vienna; New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake; Rhode Island, Providence; New Hampshire, Bedford; Ohio, Cleveland; New York, Syracuse; West Virginia, Charleston; Virginia, Arlington; Ohio, Columbus; Virginia, Norfolk.
Schedule & Employment Type Schedule: Full‑time Employment Type: Regular
Equal Opportunity Statement HDR is 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.
Application Deadline Job Posting: Oct 23, 2025
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The Transportation Business Group teams plan, design and construct resilient highways, bridges, transit, rail, aviation and marine infrastructure to support economic vitality and public safety.
As Regional Market Sector Leader, you will oversee the Northeast Region (states listed under Primary Location) and lead the strategy and execution of HDR’s aviation services across the market.
You will build and maintain client relationships, develop new projects, direction large multidisciplinary undertakings, and drive a high‑quality culture of quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities The Northeast Region Aviation Market Sector Lead will 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.
You will be expected to identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits.
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.
Prepare and deliver client presentations that effectively communicate HDR’s value proposition.
Work with Regional Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and market sector initiatives.
Drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development or strategy 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
Coordinate with the Region’s Areas and support work‑sharing among departments.
Work with 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, profit, equity, accounts receivable, loss and investment). Work with regional business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals.
Facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and apply 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 and support local programs with key technical expertise for marketing and project activities.
Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned.”
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role.
Lead the Market Sector perspective in 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.
Establish relationships with Northeast Aviation clients.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and/or planning services.
Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experience 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.
Industry & Location Industry: Aviation Primary Location: United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Other Locations: Ohio, Cincinnati; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Virginia, Glen Allen; Virginia, Virginia Beach; Virginia, Newport News; Massachusetts, Boston; New Jersey, Pennington; Connecticut, Rocky Hill; New Jersey, Newark; New York, New York; Maryland, Baltimore; Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg; District of Columbia, Washington DC; New York, White Plains; Maryland, Fulton; Maine, Portland; Pennsylvania, Plymouth Meeting; New York, Albany; Virginia, Vienna; New Jersey, Woodcliff Lake; Rhode Island, Providence; New Hampshire, Bedford; Ohio, Cleveland; New York, Syracuse; West Virginia, Charleston; Virginia, Arlington; Ohio, Columbus; Virginia, Norfolk.
Schedule & Employment Type Schedule: Full‑time Employment Type: Regular
Equal Opportunity Statement HDR is 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.
Application Deadline Job Posting: Oct 23, 2025
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