Central Region Transit Market Leader

Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

Join to apply for the Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader role at HDR
.

HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress, bringing together multidisciplinary teams—scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists—to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. HDR is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll shape 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 communities, and quality of life.

The primary duty of the Transit Market Sector Leader (Central Region) includes partnering with regional management and the Global Transit Market Sector Director to develop and execute transit and rail market strategies throughout the Central Region. Specific duties include:

• Market opportunity assessment and client management
• Technical and marketing team coordination
• Staff growth and development
• Program and project management
• Improvement of technical competencies of market sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers

Additional Duties:

• Strategic Project and Program Leadership – Provide leadership on multi-discipline projects and programs across market sectors and geographic areas; oversee programmatic assistance of large capital programs, traditional project execution and delivery, and alternative delivery.
• Strategic Planning and Program Growth – Lead and drive program growth for transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors; support internal and external client relationships, recruiting and staff development, major pursuit coordination, capture planning, pre-proposal visitations, proposal preparation, presentations, and negotiations.
• Global Transit Market Sector Program Growth – Assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director in setting the vision to expand services and win contracts within the market; support continuous improvement of the market to align with needs and support professional development of staff.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering, primarily within the market sector
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, planning or a related field
• Engineering registration (if applicable)
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience in developing and managing client relationships and pursuit programs
• Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

• 15 years in leading transit engineering and planning services for major transportation infrastructure development
• Experience with major capital programs from planning through design and construction for private, federal, state and local clients
• Deep client relationships with transit and rail agencies or other private entities in the Central Region and a proven track record of success in this area
• Experience with transit funding program(s) eligibility and requirements
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for the transportation industry

At HDR, work is more than who you work for; it’s also what you do and how you do it. Led by our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. We give you…