Area Transit Practice Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and merchandising institute in Texas is seeking a Transit Practice Lead to manage transportation consulting services across North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This position requires extensive experience in transit planning and engineering, with strong leadership and project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and a P.E. license in Texas. The role focuses on building client relationships, marketing strategies, and overseeing multiple transit projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transit planning and engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience with transit agencies in North Texas, Oklahoma, and/or Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow HDR’s transit consulting business across North Texas and beyond.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on transit projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage project scopes, proposals, staffing, budgeting, and quality control.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in planning, engineering, or related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

HDR is seeking a Transit Practice Lead for the North Texas, El Paso, Oklahoma, Arkansas area to manage and expand our transportation consulting business with transit agency clients. The role focuses on all public transit modes—LRT, commuter rail, streetcar, BRT, enhanced bus, and conventional buses—and includes transit stations, terminals, and maintenance facilities. The Lead will grow the practice through client relationship building, marketing strategy, opportunity identification, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow HDR’s transit consulting business across North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
• Serve clients in all transit modes, providing services from transit planning to construction support.
• Build and sustain client relationships, develop and execute marketing strategies, and pursue business opportunities.
• Partner with HDR’s transportation business development and technical leaders for collaborative growth.
• Act as a Project Manager, leading transit and other transportation projects from concept through delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on transit projects—light rail, commuter rail, streetcar, bus, BRT, or transit support facilities.
• Prepare and manage project scopes, proposals, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Represent client interests to public officials, citizen groups, and stakeholders.
• Assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director in expanding services and winning contracts beyond the region.
• Provide operational leadership to transit professionals and support staff development.
• Perform QC/QA procedures and ensure overall quality of project deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in planning, engineering, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in all aspects of transit planning and engineering.
• Experience with transit agencies in North Texas, Oklahoma, and/or Arkansas.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification required for the role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to participation in a employee‑owned culture.

EEO Statement

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and convictions.