KY/TN Traffic-Transportation Planning Practice Lead
About the role
The Traffic and Planning Services Practice Lead role is integral to HDR's mission of shaping transportation systems that enhance economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life. This position combines strategic market development with technical excellence, driving growth and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
- Provide Area leadership of technical capabilities within both the Traffic and Planning Business Classes.
- Cook up workload and staffing plans, and provide technical training to the team.
- Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the assigned practice area.
- Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, understand client needs, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environments.
- Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews.
- Advance best practices, tools, and standards across the practice.
- Serve as liaison to national Business Classes, as appropriate.
- Collaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Maintain utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.
- Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
- Participate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.
- Troubleshoot project delivery issues and support resolution planning.
- Participate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.
Requirements
- 15 years’ experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
- Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the local market.
- Ability to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
- 10 years of experience.
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
- Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
Benefits
At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion where each employee is valued and empowered to bring their authentic self to work every day. We offer an array of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health and wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Work-life balance initiatives
Pay
Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.
Contact Information
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at HDR's Careers Page. For more information about HDR, visit our website at HDR Inc.