Senior Transportation Program Leader

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive to lead transportation projects from planning through execution, ensuring disciplined delivery and risk management. You will support NY/NJ initiatives and coordinate with design teams, clients, and subcontractors across multimodal transportation programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and strategic planning within HDR’s employee-owned culture, with a focus on growth and performance objectives for the NY/NJ area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 15 years related experience.
• Minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Networking with clients and strategic partners to identify upcoming opportunities in design and construction management.
• Evaluate opportunities and determine courses of action including go/no-go analysis and position alternatives.
• Coordinate development of design teams and selection of subconsultants/teaming partners.
• Oversee the project delivery team during SOQ and Technical Proposal development to manage risk and deliver high-quality proposals.
• Oversee Execution phase to implement delivery techniques and manage risk exposure.
• Serve as Executive liaison between project team and Client during Execution phases.
• Conduct frequent management reviews to enhance project delivery.
• Assist in development and implementation of change management programs.
• Interface with Client to resolve issues that cannot be resolved at project level.
• Develop strategic initiatives to support growth and effectiveness of transportation group.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive to lead transportation projects from planning through execution, ensuring disciplined delivery and risk management. You will support NY/NJ initiatives and coordinate with design teams, clients, and subcontractors across multimodal transportation programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and strategic planning within HDR’s employee-owned culture, with a focus on growth and performance objectives for the NY/NJ area.