HDR · 4 days ago
Northwest Transit Planning Practice Lead
Salem, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a premier transit firm known globally for delivering tailored solutions to challenging projects. As the Regional Transit Planning Practice Leader, you will collaborate with practice leaders, contribute to staff development, and manage major transit projects to ensure quality work that meets client expectations.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with HDR’s Transit Planning Practice Leader to identify both global and local needs within the practice, industry trends, required skills and emerging markets in the service of developing and advancing a practice group strategy
Coordinate within each region to identify market drivers, and development of products to meet client needs
Present regional transit planning activities and needs on regular Transit Planning Practice Group calls
Contribute to the technical development of transit planning staff in the region in all areas of transit planning including policy, systems/network planning, corridor planning and development, operations and safety, funding, and associated aspects of all transit modes (paratransit, fixed route, demand response, express bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, etc.)
Identify market opportunities in close coordination with Area Business Development Leaders and develop winning pursuit strategies
Identify industry talent and work with Area and Corporate leadership to attract and retain transit planning staff
Lead workshare communications that result in technical excellence and enhanced utilizations
Serve as a project manager for major transit projects and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations
Represent HDR at state and regional level professional organizations
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field
A minimum of 10 years' experience with transportation planning
Possess excellent analytical and communication skills
Understanding of transit planning principles
Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and personnel
Solid business development skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to clients; and demonstrated presentation skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in transit planning with preference for experience in a number of areas of transit planning
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans related to team-building, skills development, and/or business development
Master's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline
Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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