Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director

Join to apply for the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class Director role at HDR
.

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? 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.

• Monthly coordination calls with business class leadership and/or section managers; address key items.
• Support the ongoing development of the Utility Coordination and Design Business Class.
• Identify upcoming projects and/or pursuits that need support from National Business Class leadership.
• Review upcoming workload and availability of the business‑class staff.
• Review utilization reports to identify staffing needs (hiring/workshare) and work with regional leadership/section managers to support utilization goals.
• Identify participants (and participate when appropriate) in Project Approach and Resource (PARR) reviews and evaluations.
• יPerform project reviews or audits to validate quality practices; when requested, review technical and performance issues on projects and help develop remedial action.
• Serve as the focal point for the Transportation Business Group to deliver Utility Coordination and Design services in collaboration with other complementary Business Groups throughout HDR.

• Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Professional or engineering registration and related technical experience.
• Experience developing and managing diverse teams.
• Cooperative working with other business‑class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers.
• Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Primary location:
United States – Texas –STER Round Rock. Other potential locations include North Carolina, New York, Florida, Wyoming, California, Minnesota and several others.

Travel: approximately 15 % nationally, varying from 15 % to 25 % monthly.

United States: $163,422 – $337,222;
Canada: $209,622 – $313,720.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Employee‑owners are also entitled to a share‑ownership incentive program.

Highway + Road.

Full‑time.

Regular.

Mid‑Senior level.

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, arrests and conviction records. For more information, see

January 12 , 2026.