Transportation Business Group Manager

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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?

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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, 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.

Description

HDR is seeking a strong, experienced individual as Transportation Business Group Manager to lead our team in the New York and New Jersey market.

The Transportation Business Group provides professional services in roadway, transit, freight rail, aviation, federal and maritime markets across the area. The Transportation Business Group Manager is responsible for supporting HDR's teams in these markets and leads operations, business development, and overall program growth.

In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Develop, implement and maintain effective area business group programs
• Take responsibility for development strategies, new business prospects, technical services, quality, and production methods and standards, all within established goals and objectives of the business group, region and company
• Perform other duties as needed
• Collaborate with Area and regional Operations as well as regional and national transportation leadership

More specific duties include:

(1) development of strategic planning and budgeting, and growth

(2) oversight of technical project delivery,

(3) meeting financial goals/profitability,

(4) quality control and quality delivery,

(5) staff development and recruitment, and

(6) business development and marketing support.

The Transportation Business Group is active in the aviation, transit, freight rail, highway and local roads, and maritime market sectors that include highway/roadway, civil, structures, geotechnical, traffic, hydraulics, strategic communications and public involvement, transportation planning, transportation economics, construction field services, and environmental services to public transportation agencies and private transportation clients. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and diversify the client base in alignment with corporate goals and initiatives.

Responsibilities also include leading strategic client and project pursuits, serving as Principal in Charge or directly managing key projects, staff administration, and supervising and mentoring staff. This position works cooperatively with local, regional and national leadership and coordinates services with other business lines in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Planning or related field required, MS and/or MBA is advantageous.
• PE required.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the transportation industry.
• Strong leadership and project management skills that demonstrate a positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects, including large projects.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Experience in managing profitable growth; staff development, bookings/sales, earnings and profitability.
• Existing network of transportation clients within NY/NY.
• Proven marketing experience including client development and project wins.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years 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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