Transit Section Manager

About the role

At HDR, we believe transportation is more than movement—it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports, and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants, and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.

As employee-owners, we foster a collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. This role is an opportunity to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transit staff supporting projects related to bus rapid transit, passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, and streetcar systems and facilities
• Manage and work on projects
• Collaborate with Freight Rail and Freight and Transportation Facilities teams on a regular basis to coordinate on workload planning, marketing, and project development
• Take responsibility for operations of production of the section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support
• Coordinate staffing with Area Market Sector/Business Class/Professional Services Leaders
• Work cooperatively with local and national Market Sector/Business Class/Professional Services leadership in coordinating and reporting on local and national marketing/production effort
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Plan and manage team overhead budget
• Work with business group managers, business development leaders, area market sector leads, accounting, project coordinators, and management as necessary for project delivery
• Function in various project roles such as Principal in Charge, Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert, or Advisor on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Collaborate with Area Transit Market Sector Lead and be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, negotiations, and interviews
• Be directly involved with public clients in marketing, project production, and related issues
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management
• Develop staff’s project management skills
• Assist with workshare management with other Areas
• Assist PMs with Commercial and Risk Management
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain a working knowledge of public agencies in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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 of our employee-owned culture

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, 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) fostering inclusion and support

Pay

Minnesota: $128,331 - $183,330 (depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location)

Schedule

Full-time

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park