Highways & Roads Market Sector Director

Overview Join HDR for the Highways & Roads Market Sector Director role. HDR 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 throughout our organization makes a difference in HDR7s ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Role Highways & Roads Market Sector Director Primary Responsibilities The Highway & Roads Market Sector Director is responsible to support area business development and client management while at the same time defining and implementing key initiatives for growth, coordinating best practices and quality professional services, and projecting the HDR brand in the marketplace. Specific attention is required to engage the wide spectrum of employees throughout the Market Sector while at the same time developing and reinforcing the image of HDR across our clients and markets. HDR has ongoing contracts with state departments of transportation as well as with towns, counties and cities; HDR7s H&R market sector professionals engage with clients to bring all HDR services including advisory, environmental, strategic communications, facilities and more. Market leadership and business development (+/- 70%) Staff development (20%) Support to Operations (10%) Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for the market sector – coordinating the visions of the technical and professional services offered to the clients with the business group and operations leadership across the firm. Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the market sector. Engage in selected projects as Principal-In-Charge Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within the market sector Participate as a member of the Transportation Business Group Management Team Work with Regional Business Group Directors on development and delivery of area goals and market sector initiatives Work with the client managers and business development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques Support selected area and strategic pursuits through client relationship development and participation in pursuit activities Participate in industry associations at a leadership level and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position Monitor marketing capabilities and ensure the market sector is working with departments to achieve goals Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations Lead relationships with other firms in the industry that share HDR7s culture, and provide reciprocal synergy based on technical expertise, client relationships and geographic presence Lead HDR7s presence and representation with industry organizations in the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC with organizations like AASHTO, WASHTO, MASTO, NASTO, SASHTO, IBTTA and others Staff Development Responsibilities – The Market Sector Director will lead an organization that will best perform within the marketplace to support our clients, win new work and provide opportunities for staff growth and development. The Market Sector Director will also support area leadership with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees. Assume responsibility for Global Market Sector P&L in coordination with local area managers and coordinate support of work-sharing among departments Work with business class directors to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the project delivery and marketing efforts Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires Approve all key/strategic hires in the market sector Participate in Annual Performance Conversations for key market sector leaders Support to Operations – The Market Sector Director will assist Regional Business Group Directors and area Business Group managers in the delivery of professional services for area projects within the market sector. Key responsibilities include helping to drive client management, monitoring and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, reviewing staff assignments, encouraging workshare, and ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program. Monitor market sector performance indicators and be aware of staff workload to facilitate work sharing. Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims. Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with leadership to support marketing and project activities. Facilitate development and dissemination of lessons learned. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 20 years experience in planning/engineering in highway design or bridge design Professional engineering license or equivalent Current or past leadership positions within highway/road industry associations including AASHTO, IBTTA and other similar organizations across the globe Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 12 years industry experience including leadership Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong skills in client management, client development and a documented history of growing/leading a practice Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets, staff and operational issues Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other7s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups — Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals — help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location. Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha HDR is committed to employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records (#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17