HDR
NE/IA Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader
HDR, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
NE/IA Transportation Business Group Professional Services Leader
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 across our company and communities, constantly asking what our impact is on the world. Each role makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.
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, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff.
Assist with daily operations: project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.
Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities, striving for continuous improvement.
Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers.
Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement, including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.
Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses, 0% reviews and project reviews.
Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated.
Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.
Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA.
Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards and best practices.
Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes and delivery leaders.
Review and approve fee proposals as delegated.
Serve as a champion for BGX opportunities.
Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
Support Business Development as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering 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 Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
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.
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 eight Employee Network Groups—Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals—foster a sense of belonging and support everyone to engage and contribute.
Job Details
Primary location: United States - Nebraska - Omaha
Other location: United States – Iowa – Des Moines
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee status: Regular
Business class: Highways
Job posting date: Dec 31, 2025
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Environmental Services
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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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, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Business Group staff.
Assist with daily operations: project oversight, management reviews, financials and driving profitability at the project level.
Lead and monitor development and training of area staff in technical and business competencies.
Work with market sector leads on workload projections and coordinating workload sharing with other Business Groups or Areas.
Lead quality assurance efforts to implement QA/QC Program activities, striving for continuous improvement.
Monitor project QC Review activities including assignment of experienced and qualified reviewers.
Lead and monitor activities for continuous improvement, including development and use of technical standards, procedures, best practices and lessons learned.
Lead and participate in project reviews and support project teams with management of claims and losses, 0% reviews and project reviews.
Review hiring needs, requisitions and offers as delegated.
Participate in key pursuit teaming, staffing discussion and fee development.
Oversee technical and digital delivery evolution in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Work with Business Group Manager to streamline and coordinate business processes consistent with Area, corporate policy and MOA.
Oversee and ensure implementation of quality, standards and best practices.
Collaborate with Area operations, market sectors, business classes and delivery leaders.
Review and approve fee proposals as delegated.
Serve as a champion for BGX opportunities.
Support communication and coordination within all business groups.
Support Business Development as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering 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 Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
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.
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 eight Employee Network Groups—Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals—foster a sense of belonging and support everyone to engage and contribute.
Job Details
Primary location: United States - Nebraska - Omaha
Other location: United States – Iowa – Des Moines
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee status: Regular
Business class: Highways
Job posting date: Dec 31, 2025
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries: Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Environmental Services
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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