HDR, Inc.
Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader
HDR, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
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
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. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader, we'll count on you to:
Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the Cross Sector Service Business Class
Further expand services across other market sectors, business groups and business classes
Cross‑sector services to include oversight of: Data Solutions & Acquisition, Geotechnical, Strategic Communications, Environmental, commercial management, right of way and urban design and planning
Responsible for managing project staffing/resourcing, workload and resource balancing and BC utilization in coordination with Project Managers (PMs) and the Area Transportation Manager
Coordinate cross‑sector service roles across Business Groups within the area and outside the area as necessary
Maintain focus of technical skills, be consulted and provide input on project discipline requirements and manage/supervise BC staff
Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
Monitor area performance within BC to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions
Responsible for the technical sector growth in the area
Support top‑line growth across all market sectors in their technical area of focus
Prioritize BC activities across AZ & NM to best implement Market Sector and Business Group objectives and promote technical services of their section in the area
Facilitate BC teamwork, communication and work sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing and staff
Serve as client manager, project principal and PM
Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
Serve as a senior technical resource on projects and programs
Build and retain strong relationships with staff, Project Managers, Client Development Managers throughout the area and within HDR in the SW Region
Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to BC and local office planning
Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments and recruiting as needed
Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
Develop a technical mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff
Champion marketing opportunities to grow the practice
Support area pursuits and actively participate in and support proposal development
Identify project needs and recruit professionals to join our HDR team
Demonstrate a "can‑do" problem‑solver approach to colleagues and clients
Build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and manage and motivate direct reports
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years' experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the local market.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
A minimum of 10 years' experience.
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
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.
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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. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
In the role of Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader, we'll count on you to:
Provide area leadership of technical capabilities within the Cross Sector Service Business Class
Further expand services across other market sectors, business groups and business classes
Cross‑sector services to include oversight of: Data Solutions & Acquisition, Geotechnical, Strategic Communications, Environmental, commercial management, right of way and urban design and planning
Responsible for managing project staffing/resourcing, workload and resource balancing and BC utilization in coordination with Project Managers (PMs) and the Area Transportation Manager
Coordinate cross‑sector service roles across Business Groups within the area and outside the area as necessary
Maintain focus of technical skills, be consulted and provide input on project discipline requirements and manage/supervise BC staff
Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
Monitor area performance within BC to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions
Responsible for the technical sector growth in the area
Support top‑line growth across all market sectors in their technical area of focus
Prioritize BC activities across AZ & NM to best implement Market Sector and Business Group objectives and promote technical services of their section in the area
Facilitate BC teamwork, communication and work sharing between area offices, business classes, management, marketing and staff
Serve as client manager, project principal and PM
Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
Serve as a senior technical resource on projects and programs
Build and retain strong relationships with staff, Project Managers, Client Development Managers throughout the area and within HDR in the SW Region
Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to BC and local office planning
Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments and recruiting as needed
Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
Develop a technical mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff
Champion marketing opportunities to grow the practice
Support area pursuits and actively participate in and support proposal development
Identify project needs and recruit professionals to join our HDR team
Demonstrate a "can‑do" problem‑solver approach to colleagues and clients
Build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and manage and motivate direct reports
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 15 years' experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
Knowledge of the local market.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
A minimum of 10 years' experience.
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
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.
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