Traffic Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Traffic Section Leader to guide the production section, oversee staff development, and drive project management excellence for diverse transportation projects in the United States. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients and national teams, and ensure adherence to policies and quality standards.

The role emphasizes active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture, with opportunities to influence marketing strategies and project delivery across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in related roles.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage competing priorities.
• Good leadership and organizational skills; active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of 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; supervise section staff and technical service functions.
• Involvement in marketing planning, proposals and interviews; interface with clients on marketing and project production issues.
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate work through proactive project management systems; ensure policy implementation.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams; collaborate with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Staff development

Marketing coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

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?

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're 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, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Traffic Section Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for operations of 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
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

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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.

Other Locations

United States-North Dakota-Fargo

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transportation Planning

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affidative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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