SW Florida Transportation Business Group Leader

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?

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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 looking for a Southwest Florida Transportation Business Group Lead to help lead our Area Transportation Business Group, focused specifically on Southwest Florida. As the Local Geographical Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as a Client and Project Manager by taking responsibility for client service and project delivery in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for the staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other business groups.
• Be directly involved in business development planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with transportation clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop, manage and coach project delivery personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with Area and Local Leaders in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Collaborate with Area Transportation Business Group Market Sector Leaders and the Area Business Group Manager to bring the TBG vision to fruition in the local marketplace.
• Perform other duties as needed.

You will report to the FL/AL/MS Transportation Business Group Manager who is based in Orlando, FL. The role is driven to assist in the execution of the annual business plan of the FL/AL/MS Transportation Business Group. Your responsibility will be across the local geography and the role will require periodic travel.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Controlling- Responsible for assisting with meeting the operational metrics for the Area Transportation Business Group including specifically net fees earned and profitability.
• Staffing- Assist in prioritization of hires, identification and recruiting of candidates, development and retention of staff and management of workload.
• Client Management Leadership & Assistance- Collaborate with staff in the definition and engagement strategy for clients within the Area.
• Alignment of Resources- Coordinate the alignment of internal resources to the needs of our clients and the achievement of goals.
• Strategic Planning- Assist in development of annual strategic planning effort.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee bookings goals. Work closely with business development leadership to observe trends, adjust projections and make required alterations to plan in an effort to achieve year over year goals and cost management targets.
• Other Initiatives: The candidate will be encouraged to expand HDR branding in the area and attend civic functions such as ACEC-FL, FTBA, and other functions to interact and establish/maintain client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in Florida, or the ability to gain reciprocity.
• Must have proven marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with transportation clients.
• Requires excellent communication skills (written and verbal), demonstrated team building capabilities, strong people-leader experience of a diverse team.
• Good leadership and organizational skills with the ability to grow continue to grow the local geography's transportation team.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments effectively.
• Be committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• 15 years industry experience, must include management experience.
• Experience must include significant transportation experience.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• LI-MR1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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 authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.