Regional Aerospace Sector Leader

SupportFinity™; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,699 - 229,570; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking an Aerospace Market Sector Leader to oversee client relationships and guide aerospace projects. This full-time role will focus on project development, technical oversight, and delivering value to key clients across North America.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field, and a commitment to HDR's values and employee-ownership culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experienced in strategic marketing for engineering services.
• Demonstrated commitment to values and employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client development focus and deliver booking goals.
• Identify and develop aerospace project opportunities.
• Plan and oversee large multi-discipline projects.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Market development

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, planning 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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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.

As our Building Engineering Services group continues to grow, we are looking for an Aerospace Market Sector Leader to join our North American Practice. The primary responsibilities will include a variety of duties ranging from fostering client relationships, leading pursuits, and technical oversight of project teams. A passion for client service and leveraging the full suite of HDR’s integrated service offerings to provide exceptional value to key clients is critical.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of North America Aerospace Sector Leader, we’ll count on you to:

• Maintain a national focus on client development and management and deliver booking goals for the sector in North America.
• Identify and develop project opportunities within the aerospace industry and serve as pursuit champion.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized aerospace projects with a high degree of technical complexity and on occasion, serve as project manager.
• Be responsible for working closely with the aerospace Sector Director in assessing the marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure aerospace contracts.
• Work with market sector leaders in both BES and other Business Groups.
• Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients and be active and visible in the industry.
• Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to these clients.
• Work with Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and department aerospace sector initiatives.
• Work with other client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes.
• Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations.
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
• Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
• Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts.
• Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting.
• Monitor aerospace sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
• Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims.
• Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.
• Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned”.

Preferred Qualifications

• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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.

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}: $160,699 - $229,570

Primary Location

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Jan 6, 2026

At HDR, we are 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, arrest and conviction records.