Transportation Municipal Section Manager

About the role

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. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities, including direct client interaction and engagement
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Develop a strategic business plan and oversee the hiring of team members to assist in the execution of the plan
• Procure, manage, and execute municipal transportation projects
• Perform project management, subconsultant coordination, project and task scheduling, contract scope and fee development/negotiations, design team management, civil design, plan production oversight, cost estimating, client management, business development
• Provide technical expertise to serve as a project leader and technical advisor on municipal transportation projects
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposal, letters of interest, interviews, and presentations
• Actively coordinate with other business groups and subject matter experts to present additional services and solutions to existing and new clients
• Foster collaboration between design teams and specialized service providers
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years 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 is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years' experience in transportation roadway design including project management experience
• Experience should include street/arterial roadways, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using MicroStation, InRoads, GEOPAK, ORD, or other CAD design software
• PE required and if registered as a PE in another state, the candidate must gain Texas reciprocity within 6 months
• PMP
• Local Government Project Procedures (LGPP) Certification
• MS Office knowledge
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand