Area Transportation Business Development Leader

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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 the Utah Transportation Business Development Leader, you'll feel confident knowing you have the ability to tap into all of HDR's professionals focused on delivering infrastructure that energizing the region. You are a leader on the forefront of transportation infrastructure needs and are familiar with the industry trends transforming Utah including relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and industries in the Area. Since you're a focused, goal-minded individual and a natural connector of people, you'll find yourself constantly developing unique strategies and identifying team synergies concentrated on solving the most complex challenges facing our clients.

You're a polished professional with impeccable listening skills and an ability to focus teams. As a leader within our program, you will be on point to build strong relations with some of HDR's most important clients in the transportation area. You'll get to know their mission, vision, culture, and goals with the objective of leveraging our professionals to solve the challenges they're facing.

This role is primarily focused on the top line booking metric that drives success and growth of HDR's market share within Utah. As such, you will be primarily focused upon driving current and future year bookings to achieve plan, and more importantly fuel growth across all transportation practices in future years.

The following outlines the responsibilities for this role. The role is driven on development and execution of the Transportation strategic plans within the defined Utah geography.

Primary Role & Responsibilities:

• Path to Goal – In coordination with Utah Area leadership team and regional and company transportation leaders, identify, monitor and drive attainment of Area net fee booked plan using the Path to Goal concept to drive consistent communication across the organization.
• Strategic Client Development Leadership – Drive the identification and development of new business opportunities in the transportation market including driving the strategy for positioning, proposing, and presenting on major business development campaigns. Must demonstrate ability to understand our client's selection decisions, and leverage our skills, experience and staff to create a winning offering.
• Strategic Initiative Development and Implementation – Engage Market Sector/ Client Development, operations and marketing staff in the development and execution of key market sector initiatives identified during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings. Drive key initiatives and identify key hires and investment opportunities.
• Business Development and Marketing Leadership – Manage Area business development and marketing activities and team, including strategic planning, area annual and long-term marketing and business development goals, budgeting, program leadership, client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, staffing and marketing training.
• Client Satisfaction – Collaborate with market sector and client development leaders to maximize client satisfaction, company growth, and profitability. Serve as a key client manager for selected clients and industry partners.
• Performance Metric Tracking – Manage development of area marketing plans and budgets. Monitor and communicate progress toward period and annual net fee book bookings goals. Work closely with operational leadership to observe trends, adjust projections and make required alterations to plan in an effort to achieve year-over-year goals and cost management targets. Implement tracking and reporting of area marketing performance indicators, needed actions and process improvements.
• Commitment to Quality – Implement company marketing policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance, and risk management within transportation business group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Maintain a professional or engineering registration or certificate or have related technical experience

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff

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-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry:
Highway + Road

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:
Oct 15, 2025

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.