Transportation Municipal Section Manager

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation Municipal Section Manager to lead municipal transportation projects in the Dallas area. You will oversee production, staff development, and client relationships while shaping strategic plans and project execution across multiple disciplines.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in transportation roadway design, PE licensure, and strong leadership. HDR offers employee ownership, collaborative culture, and opportunities to impact communities through smart

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.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities, including direct client interaction and engagement.
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Develop a strategic business plan and oversee the hiring of team members to assist in the execution of the plan.
• Procure, manage, and execute municipal transportation projects.
• Perform project management, subconsultant coordination, project and task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, design team management, civil design, plan production oversight, cost estimating, client management, business development.
• Provide technical expertise to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on municipal transportation projects.
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal, letters of interest, interviews, and presentations.
• Actively coordinate with other business groups and subject matter experts to present additional services and solutions to existing and new clients.
• Foster collaboration between design teams and specialized service providers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Employee ownership culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

InRoads

GEOPAK

ORD

PMP

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.

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 Transportation Municipal Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Lead business development activities, including direct client interaction and engagement
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Develop a strategic business plan and oversee the hiring of team members to assist in the execution of the plan
• Procure, manage, and execute municipal transportation projects
• Perform project management, subconsultant coordination, project and task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, design team management, civil design, plan production oversight, cost estimating, client management, business development
• Provide technical expertise to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on municipal transportation projects
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal, letters of interest, interviews, and presentations
• Actively coordinate with other business groups and subject matter experts to present additional services and solutions to existing and new clients
• Foster collaboration between design teams and specialized service providers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years’ experience in transportation roadway design including project management experience
• Experience should include street/arterial roadways, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience using MicroStation, InRoads, GEOPAK, ORD, or other CAD design software
• PE required and if registered as a PE in another state, the candidate must gain Texas reciprocity within 6 months
• PMP
• Local Government Project Procedures (LGPP) Certification
• MS Office knowledge
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

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-Texas-Dallas Other Locations:United States-Texas-Fort Worth Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Highways Job Posting:Aug 25, 2026

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