State DOT Planning & Modal Practice Leader

OverviewHDR is currently looking for a national State DOT Planning & Modal Practice Leader to complement our growing Transportation Planning Business Class. The position will collaborate with Market Sectors, Regional Transportation Planning Business Class Leaders, Area Business Development Leaders, and other Practice Leaders to support the growth and development of our state DOT multimodal transportation planning practice. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and strong leadership skills to oversee the practice while creating value for our clients by integrating our core services with emerging industry trends and business management the role of State DOT Planning & Modal Practice Leader, we’ll count on you to:ResponsibilitiesTake responsibility for companywide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of state DOT planning and modal staff and products to meet client needs and market driversCollaborate with Practice Group members to elevate our statewide multimodal planning practice and help state DOT clients set strategic goals and design implementable policies to achieve themIdentify market opportunities in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies. Also assist with local and national pursuitsMonitor transportation policies at the federal, state, and local levels involving all modes of transportation and help clients develop strategic plans to take advantage of the opportunities by leveraging the HDR talent poolWork with other Practice Leaders to develop transformative ideas that will enable clients to take advantage of emerging transportation trends and future-proof investments; and also allow HDR to maintain thought leadership position in the industryActively drive open communication with the Practice Group members regarding current/projected production needs; and collaborate with areas to influence staffing and expertise levelsIdentify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain staffOversee delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectationsMaintain standards for quality and consistency of service brandMaintain qualification packages and staff skills matrix that can be readily utilized for project pursuits; assist with the development of marketing materials including proposalsLead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizationAdvocate for professional development of staff and development of production tools: best practices, technical policies and procedures, papers and presentations, and automation toolsServe as a project manager for major policy and strategic planning projects and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectationsDevelop client relationships in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and local transportation planning staffRepresent HDR at regional and national level professional organizations like AASHTO, SASHTO, MAASTO, NASTO, and WASHTOAct as role model of our values and code of conduct, as well as professional/ethical/business standards expected by specific clients and required by licensing/credentialing entitiesPerform other duties as neededPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline preferredProfessional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferredRequired QualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration or closely related fieldA minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertiseProficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and OutlookExcellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other/'s 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 CommitmentAs 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 where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term 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 expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)Primary Location: United States-Florida-JacksonvilleOther Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-DE-Wilmington, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Colorado-Grand Junction, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Alabama-Montgomery, United States-Missouri-Columbia, United States-Texas-Tyler, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Ch Charleston, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-North Carolina-Asheville, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d/'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Texas-Spring BranchIndustry: Highway + RoadSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusinessClass: Transportation PlanningJob Posting: Sep 3, 2025At HDR, we are committed to the principles of 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