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HDR · 1 day ago

Transit Strategic Program Growth Director

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$197K/yr - $330K/yr

15+ years exp

HDR is a premier transportation consulting firm dedicated to creating connected, thriving communities. They are seeking a Transit Strategic Program Growth Director to support the growth of their transit engineering and planning business, focusing on business development, project delivery, and professional development of employee-owners.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Matt Rogers

Responsibilities

Develop and lead implementation of Strategic Program Plans and identify new business opportunities in the transit market

Lead Strategic Alignment Planning between our market sector, transit engineering, rail and transit systems and O&M facilities design teams

Partner with the Market Sector Directors, transit engineering, rail and transit systems and O&M facilities design teams, Business Development Leads, Transportation Client Development Director, Regional and National Business Group leadership, to identify strategic focus areas, market drivers and define strategies for clients, including marketing and positioning for strategic pursuits in the transit market

In collaboration with the Business Class Directors, serve as a technical advisor or lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects

With support from the Transit Market Sector Director, Transit Engineering, Rail and Transit Systems and O&M Facilities Design Business Class Director, take a leadership role in assessing the marketplace and develop recommendations and strategies for the best business approach for HDR

Actively support proposal and collateral material development in collaboration with area and regional leadership

In collaboration with area and regional leadership, foster collaboration to support the hire and retention of staff

In collaboration with area and regional leadership, proactively monitor performance of transit aligned business classes trends including staffing, turnover, backlog, open positions, and utilization

Monitor workshare efforts and provide input to area and regional leadership

Serve as a project manager or principal in charge and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations

Partner with Market Sector Directors and Business Class Directors in the development and execution of key initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings. Some of these initiatives may include commercially deploying new technologies and services to our clients

Actively participate in key trade associations and related activities that support business strategy and client development

Participate in monthly business class and transit market sector national coordination meetings

Provide input to transit aligned business class directors on staff development and recognition in company-wide programs

Qualification

Transit engineeringRail planningProject managementProfessional Engineering licenseBusiness developmentAnalytical skillsQuality improvementTeam leadershipInterpersonal skillsWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

10 years experience in related field

Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience

Experienced in development and management of diverse teams

Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts

Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred

A highly skilled professional and nationally recognized industry leader in transit and rail planning, engineering, and construction in the United States

A respected organizational leader with a demonstrated record of developing, supporting, and maximizing the effectiveness of high-performance teams

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required along with a Professional Engineering license (P.E.)

A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is required

Experience developing and enhancing transportation client relationships throughout the complete life cycle of project delivery including marketing, proposal development, negotiations, contract execution, planning, design and construction

Experienced in the development and management of diverse teams

Must have well-developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers

Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values