Transportation Business Group Manager, Western Canada

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Business Group Manager to lead their team in Calgary. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects, developing strategies, and overseeing quality deliverables. This role requires extensive experience in transportation projects and strong leadership skills. All qualified applicants are encouraged, with local candidates in Calgary preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in related Transportation Projects.
• 10+ years' experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• 8 years in Business Development with demonstrated ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client and project pursuits.
• Manage projects and provide technical services.
• Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Leadership and management

Business development

Client management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Professional, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

Transportation Business Group Manager, Western Canada

HDR is seeking a strong Transportation Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Western Canada market.

The Transportation Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in the Western Canada area and has staff of 100+ employees in locations in Calgary, Vancouver, and Saskatoon offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in the area of Transit, Highways and Roads, and Freight Rail. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and continue to diversify the client base.

Responsibilities also include leading strategic client and project pursuits, managing projects, providing technical services, staff administration, marketing, 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 sells and wins projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost centre. This position works cooperatively with their counterpart in Eastern Canada and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 project management.
• A minimum of 8 years in Business Development and Client Management with a demonstrated ability to win work and maintain key client partnerships.
• Positive Western Canada marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery within Alberta.
• 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 Western Canada that is aligned with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals.
• Local candidates residing in Calgary are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth

Required Qualifications

• 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 and marketing managers
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.