Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

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. Support internal and external client relationships, recruiting and staff development, and major pursuit coordination.
• Support Capture Planning Efforts – Assist in capturing new business opportunities, including pre-proposal visits, proposal preparation coordination with technical and marketing staff, presentations, and negotiations.

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

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field. If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
• Experience with major capital programs from planning through design and construction for private, federal, state, and local clients.
• Deep client relationships with transit and rail agencies, or other private entities, in the Central Region and proven track record of success in this area.
• Experience with transit funding program(s) eligibility and requirements.
• Experience with development and management of strategic marketing programs for the transportation industry.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Technical expertise in transportation planning and engineering.
• Client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Typical starting pay range for this position: Colorado will be $162,205 - $210,430 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
• Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

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

Employee Status

Regular