Area Transportation Business Group Manager

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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.

HDR is seeking a strong Transportation Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Minnesota and Wisconsin area.

The Transportation Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in Minnesota and Wisconsin and has staff of 100+ employees at locations in St. Louis Park, MN, and Madison, WI, offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in Transit, Highways and Roads, Aviation, and Freight Rail. This position is responsible for developing teams and implementing strategies to grow the business and continuing to diversify the client base.

Responsibilities also include collaborating with the Business Development Lead in supporting strategic client and project pursuits, managing projects, providing technical services, staff administration, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff. The group manager prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and helps to sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost center.

This position works cooperatively with their counterpart in the Central region and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company.

• A minimum of 15 years' experience in related Transportation Projects, in any of the specialty areas represented by the group.
• Experience must also include 10+ years' experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Positive marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery
• Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, meeting both client and regulatory expectations.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, business units, and with external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth.
• Committed to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and upholding corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation
• Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the transportation practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin that is aligned with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals.
• Local candidates residing in the Twin Cities area are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth

• 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…