North Central Regional Transportation Director

HDR; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a North Central Region Transportation Business Group Director in the United States to lead the regional transportation line, execute the five-year plan, and ensure compliance with HDR MOA and QMS policies. You will supervise area leaders, coordinate with market sectors, and help grow HDR’s client base across the region.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to project delivery, staffing, and quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 12 years experience in related field.
• Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead Region Transportation Business in executing strategy of 5 year strategic plan and deliver annual plan.
• Support Area Transportation leadership to conform to HDR MOA, QMS and other policies.
• Engage as Reviewer or Approver for MOA actions.
• Support Area Transportation Leadership on workload and staff balancing, utilization management, retention and recruiting.
• Engage with Area, Market Sector and Professional Services leaders in key staff recruiting.
• Engage as approver for new position Requisitions and Offers in Taleo.
• Work with Areas to develop and achieve Annual Plan for NFB, NFE, OP and supporting metrics.
• Lead development of Annual Financial Plan for TBG for the Region.
• Partner with Regional Director of Operations on review/approval of MOA Actions, Requisitions/Offers, etc.
• Partner with TBG Market Sector Directors and Area Leadership on the development and execution of Client Management Plans.
• Co-supervise Regional Market Sector Leaders.
• Partner with TBG Professional Services and Area Leadership on project delivery, Area staffing, workload balancing and quality practices.
• Co-supervise Regional Business Class, Practice Group, Cross Sector and Professional Services Leaders
• Partner with TBG Client Development and Strategic Pursuits on the identification of, and execution of, Strategic Pursuits
• Partner with TBG Alternative Delivery Director to establish and maintain contractor/developer relationships, and to identify, pursue and execute AD Projects
• Partner with RDO’s to support Area TBG Leadership on Salary Planning (Annual, Mid-Year and Off-Cycle), Incentive Compensation, Spot Bonuses, Sign-on Bonuses.
• Coordinate with other TBG Leadership for nomination of Regional TBG staff for Officer, Professional Associate, Associate, Fellowship and Training (Boost, Career Connect, TaLon, etc.) programs
• Coordinate with RDO, Area Managers, and Area TBG Leadership to implement Area Organization structure commensurate with Area TBG Program size.
• Typically be the Direct Supervisor for Area BDL’s, Regional Market Sector Leaders and Regional Business Class/Practice Group/Professional Services/Cross Sector Leaders
• Typically be the Matrix Supervisor for Area BGM’s.
• Set a schedule to be in-person with Area leadership on a recurring basis
• Attend project reviews for projects designated as critical.
• Could serve as Principal-in-Charge for selected projects or contracts
• Foster a collaborative culture across Areas, Regions, Market Sectors, Professional Services and Business Groups
• Identify and develop and maintain relationships with strategic partner firms
• Partner with Area Leadership and Strategic Pursuit Leads to drive the successful capture of key opportunities.
• Support Area Leadership on developing and maintaining engagement with industry organizations (ex. ACEC, ASCE, AASHTO, etc.) to advocate for policies that are aligned with HDR and the industry’s interests.
• Support Area Leadership in maintaining and reinforcing relationships with key or specified agencies.
• Work with Area Leadership, RDO and TBG Leadership on annual salary/incentive planning process
• Attend Phase 4- Regional Alignment meetings
• Attend regional budget meetings and present at Management Update
• Present key TBG promotions at annual award ceremonies
• Attend key conferences within the region to promote HDR to key clients

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Job description

HDR is seeking a North Central Region Transportation Business Group Director in the United States to lead the regional transportation line, execute the five-year plan, and ensure compliance with HDR MOA and QMS policies. You will supervise area leaders, coordinate with market sectors, and help grow HDR’s client base across the region.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to project delivery, staffing, and quality practices.