Area Transportation Digital Delivery Program Leader

Area Transportation Digital Delivery Program Leader - ( 191378 )

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At HDR, transportation and water are the backbone of connected, resilient communities—and digital delivery is how we elevate the way infrastructure is designed and built.

Our multidisciplinary teams combine technical rigor, innovation, and collaboration to solve some of the most challenging mobility problems facing communities today.

We’re seeking an Area Digital Delivery Program Leader to lead and grow our Digital Delivery practice across Southern California. In this role, you’ll provide strategic and technical leadership for BIM, VDC, and digital delivery services—ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across transportation projects of all sizes, including mega‑projects. You’ll work side‑by‑side with project managers, technical leaders, and national digital leadership to shape standards, implement tools, mentor teams, and embed digital best practices into how HDR delivers infrastructure.

As an employee‑owner, you’ll have a direct stake in the success of our people, projects, and communities.

• Leading Digital Delivery strategy, growth, and resourcing for Southern California
• Establishing and standardizing Digital Delivery programs across BIM, VDC, data, and asset management
• Coordinating with Project Controls, GIS, and Visualization teams to enhance project delivery
• Supporting national initiatives for BIM standards, training, best practices, and thought leadership
• Identifying staffing needs and building a strong, scalable Digital Delivery team
• Managing Digital Delivery execution on major projects
• Developing scopes, fees, BIM Execution Plans, and enforcing delivery standards
• Overseeing QA/QC for models, drawings, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Supporting Common Data Environment setup and governance

Successfully managing multiple complex projects with accuracy and accountability.

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 10 years digital delivery experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add‑ins and supporting applications
  
  Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

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.

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…