Central Region Transit Market Sector Leader

About the role

The Transit Market Sector Leader- Central Region is responsible for developing and executing transit and rail market strategies throughout the Central Region. This role involves market opportunity assessment, client management, technical and marketing team coordination, staff growth and development, program and project management, and improving technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project and Program Leadership: Provide leadership on multi-discipline projects and programs across the market sectors and geographic areas. Lead and manage strategic projects including programmatic assistance of large capital programs, traditional project execution, and alternative delivery methods.
• Strategic Planning and Program Growth: Drive program growth for the transit, intercity, and freight rail market sectors. Support internal and external client relationships, recruit and develop staff, and coordinate major pursuit activities.
• Support Capture Planning Efforts: Assist in capturing new business opportunities, prepare proposals, and negotiate contracts.

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 related field. If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in managing a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experience in staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining 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 and an active participation in the employee-owned culture.

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 related field. If an engineer, maintain engineering registration.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experience in managing a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experience in staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth.
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining 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 and an active participation in the employee-owned culture.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Technical expertise in transportation planning and engineering.
• Marketing and proposal development skills.
• Leadership and team collaboration.

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.
• Compensation range based on 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

Business Class

Transit Engineering

Job Posting

Nov 21, 2025

Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.