Transportation Planning Business Class Lead

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Thats why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world.

That ideas inspire positive change.

That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives.

And that small details yield important realizations.

Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently looking for a Transportation Planning Business Class Leader for the Northwest Region.

The Regional Transportation Planning Business Class Leader will collaborate with area transportation planning business class managers, section managers, project managers, regional and national subject matter experts, business development and marketing teams to support the growth and development of our multimodal transportation planning practice.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to oversee the transportation planning practice in the Northwest while providing guidance and mentorship to junior, mid-level, and senior planners and engineers.

In the role of Regional Transportation Planning Business Class Leader, we’ll count on you to:

• Manage a group consisting of transportation planners, engineers and related professionals, in close coordination with Transportation Leadership.
• Take responsibility for the coordination, mentoring and development of regional transportation planning staff and production of quality deliverables to meet client needs and market drivers. 
• Serve as a key member of the Transportation Planning Business Class and be responsible for the management of staff, business development, pursuit and management of major transportation planning projects.
• Engage in high profile project pursuits involving extensive client interactions in coordination with the Area Business Development Leaders.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects including but not limited to long-range visioning, strategic and tactical planning, policy and systems planning, data analytics and modeling, multimodal and intermodal planning, and project development.

  Projects types may include but not limited to program management contracts, long-range transportation plans, master plans, corridor studies, transit projects, freight plans, rail plans, intermodal/multimodal studies, traffic operational studies, managed lane studies, interchange justifications, and emerging mobility plans.

• Lead scope development and execution in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals in multiple transportation disciplines.
• Actively drive open communication of current/projected production needs and collaborate with management to influence staffing and expertise levels.
• Coordinate project staffing and workload management of the regional transportation planning group.
• Participate in and provide input to the Annual Budgeting and Strategic Planning process in collaboration with Area, Regional, National, and Global leadership.
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required
• 10+ years of relevant experience with transportation planning projects and programs required
• Must have well-developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

  This position requires onsite client visits, or, this position will be co-located at the client site.

  The client requires all contractors/consultants/vendors who work or visit the site be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required
• Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isnt only about who you work for; its also about what you do and how you do it.

Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each others contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same.

We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.