North Central Region Transportation Business Group Director

HDR · Springfield, IL · 2 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$184k–$289k/yrFull-time

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story. Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

About the role

You are an inspiring leader who thrives on working with diverse teams toward a common goal. A natural collaborator with high emotional intelligence, you connect with and channel the strengths of staff. You embrace diversity and set the tone for an inclusive environment, enabling employees to bring their best selves to work. As a visionary, you help others succeed and align with HDR’s 2027 Strategic Plan: Make Great Things Possible.

In the role of North Central Region Transportation Business Group Director, you will:

Lead the Region Transportation Business in executing the 5-year strategic plan and delivering the annual plan
Support Area Transportation leadership to conform to HDR MOA, QMS, and other policies
Engage as Reviewer or Approver for MOA actions
Support Area Transportation Leadership on workload and staff balancing, utilization management, retention, and recruiting
Engage with Area, Market Sector, and Professional Services leaders in key staff recruiting
Approve new position requisitions and offers in Taleo
Work with Areas to develop and achieve the Annual Plan for NFB, NFE, OP, and supporting metrics
Lead development of the Annual Financial Plan for the Transportation Business Group (TBG) in the Region
Partner with the Regional Director of Operations on review/approval of MOA Actions, Requisitions/Offers, etc.
Partner with TBG Market Sector Directors and Area Leadership on the development and execution of Client Management Plans
Co-supervise Regional Market Sector Leaders
Partner with TBG Professional Services and Area Leadership on project delivery, staffing, workload balancing, and quality practices
Co-supervise Regional Business Class, Practice Group, Cross Sector, and Professional Services Leaders
Partner with TBG Client Development and Strategic Pursuits on the identification and execution of Strategic Pursuits
Partner with the TBG Alternative Delivery Director to establish and maintain contractor/developer relationships and pursue Alternative Delivery Projects
Support Area TBG Leadership on Salary Planning (Annual, Mid-Year, and Off-Cycle), Incentive Compensation, Spot Bonuses, and Sign-on Bonuses
Coordinate nominations of Regional TBG staff for Officer, Professional Associate, Associate, Fellowship, and Training programs (e.g., Boost, Career Connect, TaLon)
Coordinate with RDO, Area Managers, and Area TBG Leadership to implement Area Organization structures aligned with program size
Serve as the Direct Supervisor for Area BDLs, Regional Market Sector Leaders, and Regional Business Class/Practice Group/Professional Services/Cross Sector Leaders
Serve as the Matrix Supervisor for Area BGMs
Set a recurring in-person schedule with Area leadership
Attend project reviews for critical projects
Serve as Principal-in-Charge for selected projects or contracts
Foster a collaborative culture across Areas, Regions, Market Sectors, Professional Services, and Business Groups
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with strategic partner firms
Partner with Area Leadership and Strategic Pursuit Leads to drive successful capture of key opportunities
Support Area Leadership in developing and maintaining engagement with industry organizations (e.g., ACEC, ASCE, AASHTO) to advocate for aligned policies
Support Area Leadership in maintaining and reinforcing relationships with key agencies
Work with Area Leadership, RDO, and TBG Leadership on annual salary/incentive planning
Attend Phase 4 Regional Alignment meetings and regional budget meetings; present at Management Updates
Present key TBG promotions at annual award ceremonies
Attend key regional conferences to promote HDR to clients

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a professional field, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Minimum of 12 years of experience in a related field
Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other regional business group directors, regional and local office managers, technical and marketing directors
Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
Strong business skills
Active participation in our employee-owned culture

Preferred

Minimum of 15 years of experience
Resides within the North Central region or willing to relocate to an Area within the region
Senior Leadership experience in Transportation Business Group, related Operations, and/or Sectors including Highways, Transit, Aviation, Maritime, Freight Rail, and/or Federal Transportation

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program
Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and support for all employees.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location:

Colorado: $183,680 – $288,640
Minnesota: $165,312 – $275,520
Illinois: $183,680 – $288,640

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations

Primary and other locations within the North Central region:

United States-Colorado: Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Denver, Colorado Springs, Durango, Englewood
United States-South Dakota: Rapid City, Sioux Falls
United States-Iowa: Davenport, Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids
United States-Missouri: Forsyth, Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Springfield
United States-Nebraska: Lincoln, Omaha
United States-Minnesota: Saint Louis Park, Thief River Falls
United States-Illinois: Springfield, Rosemont, Chicago
United States-Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park
United States-Michigan: Ann Arbor, Lansing
United States-Wisconsin: Madison
United States-North Dakota: Bismarck, Fargo
United States-Indiana: Indianapolis