Louisiana Transit Area Market Sector Leader

About the role

The Transit Market Sector Leader for the Louisiana Area is a strategic and hands-on position designed for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in transit engineering and planning. This role involves developing and executing market strategies, managing and delivering projects, and fostering a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transit and rail market strategies
• Partner with regional management to develop and execute transit and rail market strategies
• Market opportunity assessment, client management, technical and marketing team coordination
• Staff growth and development, program and project management, improvement of technical competencies of market sector staff
• Strategic Project and Program Leadership
• Senior technical support, quality oversight, best practice development, project leadership, principal-level program/project management
• Strategic Planning and Program Growth
• Supporting internal and external client relationships, recruiting and staff development, major pursuit coordination
• Global Transit Market Sector Program
• Support the Global Transit Market Sector Director in setting and executing the vision to expand services and win contracts from a global perspective

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, planning or similar related degrees
• Minimum of 15 years in leading transit engineering and planning services for major transportation infrastructure development
• 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 Louisiana and proven track record of success in this area
• Experience with development and management of strategic marketing programs for the transportation industry
• Experience with development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience with staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experience with development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience with development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experience with overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.