Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

HDR · Colorado Springs, CO · 4 wk ago

On-siteEngineering$162k–$210k/yrFull-time

About the role

The primary duty of the Transit Market Sector Leader—Central Region includes responsibility for partnering with regional management and the Global Transit Market Sector Director to develop and execute transit and rail market strategies throughout the Central Region. Specific duties include market opportunity assessment, client management, technical and marketing team coordination, staff growth and development, program and project management, and improvement of technical competencies of market sector staff to meet client needs and market drivers.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project and Program Leadership – Provide leadership on multi-discipline projects and programs across the market sectors and geographic areas. Lead and drive program growth for the transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors as well as play an integral role in leading strategic growth across the region.
Strategic Planning and Program Growth – Support the development and continuous improvement of the market to ensure it is aligned with market needs and supports the professional development of staff. Assist the Global Transit Market Sector Director in setting the vision to expand services and win contracts within the market.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field. If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field. If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

Strategic Project and Program Leadership
Strategic Planning and Program Growth
Market Opportunity Assessment
Client Management
Technical and Marketing Team Coordination
Staff Growth and Development
Program and Project Management
Improvement of Technical Competencies

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Typical starting pay range for this position: Colorado will be $162,205 - $210,430 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employer Status

Regular

Job Posting

Nov 21, 2025