Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead

OverviewJoin to apply for the Southwest Transit Planning Practice Lead role at HDR.HDR is an employee-owned company focused on welcoming environments where everyone is valued and respected. We foster inclusion and consider our impact on the world with every project.Primary ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills, and emerging markets to develop and advance a practice group strategy.Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers and develop products to meet client needs.Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Transit Planning Practice Group calls.Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in all areas of transit planning, including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and related transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, BRT, light rail, commuter rail, etc.).Identify market opportunities in coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies.Identify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain transit planning staff.Lead workshare communications to ensure technical excellence and enhanced utilization.Serve as a project manager for major transit projects, leveraging HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time and meet client expectations.Represent HDR at state and regional professional organizations.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning, with preference for experience across multiple transit planning areas.Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, and/or business development.Master’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering or related field.At least 10 years of experience in transportation planning.Excellent analytical and communication skills.Understanding of transit planning principles.Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel.Solid business development skills; ability to relate well to clients; strong presentation skills.Commitment to participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.What We Believe & Our CommitmentHDR is our company. We build on each other’s experiences to make great things possible every day, which shapes our collaborative culture and connects us to clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.Our eight Employee Network Groups promote belonging and foster a supportive environment. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range varies by location and experience.Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix; Other locations: multiple locations in California, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Hawaii, and more.Industry: Transit | Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Transportation PlanningHDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories. For more information, see our equal opportunity statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr