Digital Delivery Lead - Transportation

HDR; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 164.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Descripción de la vacante

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Digital Delivery Lead within its Transportation Business Group to guide area digital delivery strategy and serve as a hands-on BIM and digital delivery leader on major transportation programs.

The role partners with project managers and technical teams to standardize workflows, grow capability, and deliver data-rich, model-based outcomes across disciplines. You will mentor a network of BIM leads, integrate advanced BIM uses (3D coordination, 4D/5D), and collaborate with

Formación

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset in 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset in 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, disciplines codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to serve as first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Area Transportation digital delivery practice by setting strategy and accelerating adoption.
• Define BIM scope and fees with project managers and implement BIM execution plans.
• Serve as BIM/digital delivery lead on major projects and coordinate with design leads.
• Standardize BIM, CDE, QA/QC, and model governance practices.
• Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary network of digital design leads and BIM managers.
• Integrate advanced BIM uses such as 3D coordination, 4D phasing, 5D estimating, and digital twins.
• Collaborate with leadership to align digital delivery strategy and promote scalable adoption across projects.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Educación

Technical degree

Herramientas

Civil 3D

Revit

OpenRoads Designer

Navisworks

BIM 360/Forma

Bentley Infrastructure Cloud/iTwins

Synchro

Descripción del empleo

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 transforming the way transportation infrastructure is planned, designed, coordinated, and delivered through model-based workflows, advanced BIM uses, and scalable digital delivery standards. As the Digital Delivery Lead, you will help shape that transformation by leading area digital delivery strategy, supporting pursuit and project planning, and serving as a hands-on BIM and digital delivery leader for major transportation projects and programs.

This role blends strategy, delivery, innovation, and people leadership. You will partner with project managers, technical teams, area leaders, and regional and global digital delivery leaders to standardize workflows, strengthen CDE and model governance, develop training and best practices, grow digital delivery capability, and help teams deliver more coordinated, reliable, data-rich project outcomes.

In the role of Digital Delivery Lead, we’ll count on you to:

• Lead the Area Transportation digital delivery practice by setting strategy, accelerating adoption, and helping project teams deliver more coordinated, data-rich, model-based outcomes.
• Partner with Project Managers throughout marketing, proposals, planning, and delivery to define BIM scope and fees, develop and apply BIM Execution Plans, and execute model-based project standards and protocols across disciplines, clients, and delivery partners.
• Serve as the BIM/digital delivery lead on major projects while providing regular coordination, guidance, and check-ins with BIM and digital design leads across other Area transportation projects to support consistent standards, resolve delivery issues, and share best practices.
• Standardize BIM, CDE, QA/QC, and model governance practices to improve consistency, reduce rework, and strengthen confidence in model-based deliverables.
• Develop, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary network of digital design leads and BIM managers, creating clear expectations, shared practices, and career development pathways.
• Integrate advanced BIM uses such as 3D coordination/clash detection, 4D phasing, 5D estimating, digital twins, and digital asset management into project delivery.
• Collaborate with Area, regional, and global leadership to align digital delivery strategy, establish consistent standards, share best practices, influence tool and workflow decisions, and support scalable adoption across transportation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation infrastructure experience, including BIM/VDC leadership on complex roadway, rail, bridge, or linear infrastructure programs.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Revit, OpenRoads Designer, Navisworks, BIM 360/Forma, Bentley Infrastructure Cloud/iTwins, Synchro, or similar platforms.
• Experience implementing advanced BIM uses such as clash detection, 4D phasing, model health assessments, XR, digital twins, GIS+BIM integration, and asset management.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise/Forma CDE workflows, CAD standards/workspaces, ISO 19650 principles, reality capture, and existing-conditions data integration.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

This position is subject to a governmental background check.

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Washington, DC: $114,744 - $163,920. Baltimore, MD: $100,401 - $143,430. Fulton, MD: $105,182 - $150,260. Glen Allen, VA: $95,620 - $136,600. Roanoke, VA: $90,839 - $129,770. Vienna, VA: $114,744 - $163,920. Virginia Beach, VA: $95,620 - $136,600.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Vienna

Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Highways

Job Posting: Nov 3, 2026

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