Transit Strategic Program Growth Director

Transit Strategic Program Growth Director

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We believe transportation is more than movement; it is 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 resilient highways to iconic bridges to advanced transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction managers, environmental specialists, strategic communications, economists, management consultants, and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and deep community understanding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Market Sector Directors, transit engineering, rail and transit systems, O&M facilities design teams, Business Development Leads, Transportation Client Development Director, Regional and National Business Group leaders to identify strategic focus areas, market drivers, and define strategies for clients, including marketing and positioning for strategic pursuits in the transit market.
• Serve as a technical advisor or lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with the Business Class Directors.
• In collaboration with the Transit Market Sector Director, Transit Engineering, Rail and Transit Systems and O&M Facilities Design Business Class Director, lead the assessment of the marketplace and develop recommendations and strategies for the best business approach for HDR.
• Actively support proposal and collateral development in collaboration with area and regional leadership.
• Foster collaboration to support the hire and retention of staff.
• Proactively monitor performance of transit‑aligned business classes, including staffing, turnover, backlog, open positions and utilization.
• Monitor workshare efforts and provide input to area and regional leadership.
• Serve as a project manager or principal in charge, leveraging HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Partner with Market Sector Directors and Business Class Directors to develop and execute key initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings, including commercially deploying new technologies and services to clients.
• Participate in key trade associations and related activities that support business strategy and client development.
• Attend monthly business class and transit market sector national coordination meetings.
• Provide input to transit‑aligned business class directors on staff development and recognition in company‑wide programs.

Preferred Qualifications

A highly skilled professional and nationally recognized industry leader in transit and rail planning, engineering, and construction in the United States; a respected organizational leader with a demonstrated record of developing, supporting, and maximizing the effectiveness of high‑performance teams; bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline with a Professional Engineering license (P.E.); minimum 15 years of relevant experience; experience developing and enhancing transportation client relationships throughout the complete life cycle of project delivery; experienced in the development and management of diverse teams; well‑developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers; committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration with related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Location

Primary Location: United States – New York, New York.

Compensation

$196,796 – $329,648 (California; Colorado; Illinois; Massachusetts; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York; Washington, D.C.; Washington State) or $157,080 – $258,060 (British Columbia). (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles may have limited benefits.)

References

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. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer .

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