Community Transportation Strategy Director

Community Transportation Strategy Director 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. Primary Responsibilities Grow HDR’s global Community Transportation Strategy practice to keep the communities our clients serve top of mind. Partner with business leaders to coordinate activities that advance enterprise goals across sectors. Expand existing transportation services, identify HDR staff resources and market sector opportunities to raise technical excellence and deliver community‑focused solutions. Engage with existing and prospective clients to deepen market penetration, foster growth strategies, and identify key project opportunities. Act as an industry leader, participating in events and committees, presenting at conferences, publishing on equity topics, and broadening HDR’s presence. Collaborate with Advisory Services, Sustainability, Economics, Environmental Sciences, and other teams to develop innovative tools and methods for clients. Program Leadership The Director will lead HDR’s Community Transportation Strategy practice, providing strategies, tools, and analyses for organization policies, project-level outcomes, community‑informed decision‑making, compliance, and community benefits and workforce development planning. Responsibilities include maintaining a database of HDR resources, tracking market trends, coordinating cross‑sector initiatives, and developing annual strategic plans to strengthen the program. Project and Program Support The Director serves as a technical focal point for transportation market sectors, delivering community‑centered solutions, creating alliances, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables. Duties include technical support, quality oversight, best practice development, project leadership, and principal‑level program/project management. Marketing and Business Development The Director supports transportation market sector directors in developing community‑focused initiatives, building client relationships, capturing major pursuit opportunities, and coordinating proposal preparation and presentations. Technical Staff Development The Director leads and defines initiatives on community‑centered decision‑making strategies, develops an educational program, mentors staff, and identifies recruitment and retention strategies. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in urban, city, or regional planning, engineering, economics, marketing, communications, public relations, sustainability, or related field. 15 years of experience in the Architecture & Engineering industry. Experience managing client relationships and programs/projects. Industry leadership in associations and visible presence in relevant markets. Ability to collaborate with client managers, technical practice directors, market sector directors, and operations staff. Proven recruiting, leading staff, and mentoring experience. Commitment to HDR values and active participation in employee‑owned culture. Understanding of HDR’s Business Classes, Cross Sectors, Market Sectors, and Business Groups. Understanding of HDR’s ID&E initiatives and corporate responsibility process. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering or closely related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field. Professional or engineering registration with related technical experience. Experience developing and managing diverse teams. Cooperative work with business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers. Commitment to quality, improvement and HDR values. Active participant in employee‑owned culture. Location and Travel Primary location: Omaha, Nebraska. Additional locations include Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; Bellevue, Washington; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Sacramento, California; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; Newark, New Jersey; New York, New York; Baltimore, Maryland; Tucson, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Washington, D.C.; Calgary, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario; Phoenix, Arizona; San Francisco, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; Rosemont, Illinois; Walnut Creek, California; Richmond Hill, Ontario; Vienna, Virginia; Portland, Oregon; Orlando, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; Boise, Idaho; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Raleigh, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington; Cleveland, Ohio; Las Vegas, Nevada; Dallas, Texas; San Diego, California; Columbus, Ohio. Travel: Minimum 30% annual travel. Compensation US salary ranges: Nebraska $199,738 – $297,662; Colorado $172,501 – $242,539; Illinois $181,580 – $242,539; Maryland $190,659 – $231,515; Massachusetts $217,896 – $264,588; Minnesota $198,441 – $231,515; Nevada $181,580 – $220,490; New Jersey $208,817 – $275,613; New York $181,580 – $275,613; Ohio $181,580 – $220,490; Washington D.C. $217,896 – $264,588; Washington State $172,501 – $264,588; British Columbia $219,604 – $266,662. Benefits HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time regular positions, including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. 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 foster belonging and support for all employees. EEO Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr