Roadway Section Manager

HDR, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a Roadway Section Manager to lead production, staff development and marketing efforts for highway projects.

You will function as Project Manager, coordinate services across sections and ensure work is planned and evaluated through proactive PM systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, professional registration if required, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in roadway/project management.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Lead and coordinate services with other sections and manage section staff.
• Involvement in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Interact with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and train personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Active participant in employee-owned/c

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration/licensure may be required

Job description

Overview

HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We are known for high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, and we value collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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

We believe that the way we work adds meaning and value to the world, sparks new ideas, and yields important insights through collaboration. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, economists, management consultants and specialists to solve complex mobility and infrastructure challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

Whether 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 and create smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which underpins our collaborative culture.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Roadway Section Manager we’ll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• Ensure that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management systems
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Note: LI-BC1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Dec 1, 2025