Highway Section Manager & Project Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, a global employee-owned firm, invites applications for the Highway Section Manager in Lexington, KY. You will lead the statewide highway practice, coordinate with office leads, and oversee the production team on multiple projects.

The role emphasizes staff development, profitability, quality, and client engagement with public and industrial sectors. HDR's inclusive culture and cross-disciplinary teams empower you to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Proven leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statewide highway practice across locations.
• Oversee production section operations, focus on staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
• Serve as Project Manager and manage production on projects.
• Provide administrative leadership for section staff and coordinate with other sections.
• Contribute to marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Engage with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated via proactive project management.
• Implement and monitor company policy.
• Select, train, and manage technical personnel.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with National Directors and marketing staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience

Job description

HDR, a global employee-owned firm, invites applications for the Highway Section Manager in Lexington, KY. You will lead the statewide highway practice, coordinate with office leads, and oversee the production team on multiple projects.

The role emphasizes staff development, profitability, quality, and client engagement with public and industrial sectors. HDR's inclusive culture and cross-disciplinary teams empower you to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.