Bridges & Structures Engineering Business Class Leader

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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.

The Northern California Transportation Business Group is looking to hire an energetic and experienced Bridges & Structures Business Class Leader (BCL) to manage our transportation bridges and structures team and to help grow our technical expertise. This position will report to the Nor Cal Transportation Professional Services Leader. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a growing transportation practice and to lead and mentor a group of motivated and highly talented engineers.

The primary duties of the Nor Cal Bridges and Structures BCL include: responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of BC staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers all within the direction and goals of BC plans; participation in delivery of project services to meet client expectations; collaboration on BC efforts with area operations, marketing and project management;

participation in BC practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices; implementation of effective quality assurance and quality control reviews; participation in regional and area BC strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation; tracking staff workloads and utilizations; establishing internal and external training programs and training schedules; assist with business development efforts and provide support on proposal preparation;

plan for project needs and recruit/hire staff accordingly, and drive the BC to meet project goals for growth, client satisfaction, and service diversification.

In the role of Area Bridges & Structures Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to:

* Provide Area leadership of technical capabilities within the Bridges and Structures Business Class

* Responsible for managing project staffing/resourcing, workload and resource balancing and BC utilization in coordination with Project Managers (PMs) and the Area Transportation Manager

* Delivery focus of technical skills, be consulted and provide input on project discipline requirements and manage/supervise BC Staff

* Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices.

* Monitor area performance within BC to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementation of corrective actions.

* Responsible for the technical sector growth in the Area

* Support top line growth across all market sectors in their technical area of focus.

* Prioritize BC activities across Northern California to best implement Market Sector and Business Group objectives and promote technical services of their section in the Area.

* Facilitate BC teamwork, communication and work sharing between Area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff.

* Planning and management of multiple projects or tasks ranging from small- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects

* Perform complex assignments with ability to make independent decisions on problems and methods

* Direct work of others in a team setting to…