Transportation Business Group Alternative Delivery Director

HDR, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 206,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks an experienced Alternative Delivery Director-Transportation Business Group to lead large-scale design-build and P3 initiatives.

You will drive project approvals, collaborate across HDR’s matrix, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through complex transportation infrastructure programs. Preferred candidates bring 15+ years in major transportation projects, client relationship experience, and a strong grasp of HDR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in engineering or architecture related field.
• Proven experience leading large, complex transportation projects.
• Strong understanding of HDR’s matrix organization and collaboration needs.
• Commitment to HDR values and active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Delivery Program Director for pursuit and delivery of Alternative Delivery projects.
• Drove approvals and ensured compliance with HDR policies and risk committees.
• Coordinate with HDR leaders on policy, staff resources, and contract terms.
• Negotiate terms with legal, risk input, and client representatives for AD projects.
• Lead collaborations across leadership to discuss upcoming AD projects with clients.
• Chair Transportation Leadership calls to align contractor/developer relationships.
• Advise HDR leadership on commercial and technical trends in Alternative Delivery.
• Work with Area Business Groups to negotiate teaming agreements and subcontracts.
• Foster industry relationships to raise HDR’s visibility in AD markets.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Travel up to 50%

HDR values

Employee-owned culture

Diverse teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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'

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Project Delivery Program Director and be responsible for the effective pursuit and delivery of Alternative Delivery projects.
• Drive the Alternative Delivery project approvals in compliance with HDR Policy and Procedure, the Matrix of Authority, the Alternative Delivery Policy and Risk Committee approvals.
• Facilitate collaboration with other HDR Business Group Alternative Delivery Directors regarding HDR policy, staff resources, contractor and developer relationships, and contract terms and conditions.
• Work closely with HDR Legal to establish and negotiate contract terms, in close coordination with Risk Committee input, for Alternative Delivery projects
• Facilitate collaboration among Transportation Business Group leadership and Regional Alternative Delivery Leads regarding discussions with clients on upcoming alternative delivery projects and programs and contractor and developer relationships.
• Facilitate recurring Transportation Leadership calls to discuss contractor and developer relationships to ensure HDR Matrix collaboration by Areas, Regions, Market Sectors and Business Classes on contractor relationships, pursuits, and contract terms.
• Advise HDR leadership on commercial and technical trends in the Alternative Delivery industry.
• Cooperate with all members of the HDR organization to maximize the strengths of the HDR matrix.
• Manage and inform the Alternative Delivery Regional Leads and Resource Manager to provide service to HDR areas seeking to have AD projects properly approved and executed.
• Work with Area Business Group Managers, Area Business Development Leadership Regional Business Group Directors and Regional Alternative Delivery Leads to negotiate teaming agreements, proposal phase design service agreements and design subcontracts with other engineering and construction entities.
• Foster relationships in the AD industry that would elevate HDR’s visibility in the infrastructure and design/build business by actively participating in state and national organizations including Design Build Institute of America, American Council of Engineering Companies and others.
• Engage in continual improvement of methods, implementation, education and best practices that would sustain HDR’s competitive viability in the AD markets.
• Report routinely on TBG Alternative Delivery status.
• Engage as Reviewer or Approver for MOA actions for AD Projects
• Could serve as Principal-in-Charge for selected projects or contracts

Keywords: Alternative Delivery Director-Transportation Business Group; Design-Build; P3, Public Private Partnership; Mega-Project Delivery;

(Note: Required Qualifications are defaulted based on the Job Code selected and can’t be edited.)

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Recent and relevant Project Management experience on very large complex transportation infrastructure projects, both traditional and Alternative Delivery.
• An understanding of HDR operations and the viability and function of the “matrix”
• Minimum 15+ years of professional engineering experience that includes responsibility for the pursuit and execution of large civil infrastructure design and design management on major transportation Alternative Delivery projects.
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies and other private entities, and have a track record of success in this arena.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the transportation and other key markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and persuade teams who hold diverse interests.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and foster development of technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Business Group Managers and Directors and operations staff.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
• For Business Class leadership roles for which the core service being overseen is technical design, the role must maintain a professional or Architecture/Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and 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.

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.) US locations: $205,862.00-$402,305.00(depending on location and experience) Primary Location:United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations:United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-California-Rancho Cucamonga, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United 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Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Kansas-Overland Park, United States-New York-Purchase, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Florida-Crestview

Industry:Highway + Road

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Highways

Job Posting:Oct 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affi We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.