Alabama Transportation Business Group Leader

HDR; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Business Group Leader to guide and grow the Alabama Transportation Business Group. You will direct client management, review contracts and proposals, and align market growth strategies with HDR’s objectives in Alabama.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage financial performance, and ensure high-quality project delivery across transportation initiatives in Alabama, with collaboration across regional groups and national Market Sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong project leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication across teams and markets.
• Experience leading diverse teams and delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving business performance metrics.
• Provide leadership of business group operations including financials and quality.
• Lead multidisciplinary team and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with client programs and funding priorities.
• Grow client base in Transportation markets and manage relationships.
• Oversee business development, pursuits, and teaming.
• Manage program development, resources, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Serve in key project leadership roles ensuring delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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 seeking a Business Group Leader to lead and grow our Transportation Business Group in the Alabama Area.

This position works in close coordination with the Georgia–Alabama Transportation Business Group Manager, the Georgia–Alabama Area Operations Manager, and the Southeast Transportation Business Group Director, as well as other HDR local Business Groups and national Market Sectors. The role is responsible for facilitating alignment of business practices, supporting effective project delivery, and contributing to the development and execution of market growth strategies for the Transportation practice within the Alabama market.

As the Alabama Transportation Business Group Leader, you will lead and grow our team by providing overall responsibility and direction necessary to achieve assigned performance metrics. You will provide leadership for client management and Go/No-go decisions as well as review of contracts, scopes of work, teaming agreements and fee proposals in support of MOA approvals for the Alabama Transportation program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving business performance metrics, including net fees, staff utilization, and project profitability.
• Provide overall leadership of business group operations, including financial performance, quality, staff development, and team engagement.
• Lead and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute business strategies that proactively identify and align with client programs, capital plans, and funding priorities.
• Leverage market and industry knowledge to diversify and expand the client base across key Transportation markets.
• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, shaping pursuits, and assembling high-performing, competitive teams aligned with client needs and HDR capabilities.
• Maintain strong client relationships and direct engagement to support business development, strengthen partnerships, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage business operations, including program development, resource alignment, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Serve in key project leadership roles (e.g., Project Manager, Program Manager, Principal-in-Charge, Subject Matter Expert), ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Alabama geography, clients, technical disciplines, projects, and market influences.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to integrate technical leadership and business development.
• Strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams, disciplines, and markets.
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments
• Proven leadership and organizational capabilities

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

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.

Primary Location:United States-Alabama-Mobile

Other Locations:United States-Alabama-Birmingham

Industry:Industrial

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Highways

Job Posting:Jun 1, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.