South Central Region Transportation Business Group Director

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is actively seeking a senior leader in the Transportation Business Group to guide operations across multiple regions within the South Central US. The role focuses on delivering high-impact transportation projects through diverse teams while upholding HDR's employee-owned culture and core values.

The successful candidate will bring 12+ years in related fields, a strong leadership track record, and the ability to collaborate with directors and managers across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 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.
• Strong business skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely 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? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 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. You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams towards a common goal. You are a natural collaborator armed with high levels of emotional intelligence which helps you to connect with and channel the strengths of our staff. You embrace diversity and pride yourself on setting the tone for an inclusive environment so our employees can bring their genuine, best-version of themselves to the work every day; this helps us to offer the greatest solutions to our clients and the communities they serve. You are a visionary who thrives on seeing others succeed and embraces the core theme of our 2027 Strategic Plan: Make Great Things Possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience
• Position requires that applicant resides within the South Central region or willing to relocate to an Area within the South Central US.
• Senior Leadership in Transportation Business Group, related Operations, and/or Sectors including Highways, Transit, Aviation, Maritime, Freight Rail and/or Federal Transportation.

Required 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
• Strong business 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-Texas-El Paso Other Locations:United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa Industry:Operational Leadership Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Marketing and Admin Job Posting:Aug 13, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff... (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.