Freight Rail Track Section Manager

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. In this role, you will make a difference in our ability to change the world for the better, helping make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the operations of the freight rail track/planning/facilities section including staff growth, staff development, technical leadership, quality control, marketing support, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Serve as a Senior Engineer on freight rail projects, managing projects from concept through final design.
• Manage sub-consultants and technical support staff, ensuring projects exceed client expectations for quality, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain close relationships with existing and potential clients, assisting with business development for the freight rail market.
• Track upcoming project opportunities and collaborate on project pursuits.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with other senior engineers in local and regional marketing and production efforts.
• Take responsibility for operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager, taking responsibility for production on projects alongside management duties.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, leading and coordinating services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Engage directly with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Full-time.

Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha.