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Highway & Roads Market Sector Director

Primary Responsibilities

Market Sector Directors (MSD) are part of HDR's matrix management structure that drive our business. The HDR Highway & Roads (H&R) market sector is the largest, representing nearly $1B in annual revenue globally. It includes clients owning and operating highways, toll roads, city, town, and local roads, and bridge structures. The primary professional services include: bridge and highway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and tolling services.

This role requires understanding of H&R clients, their funding, revenue streams, and governmental structures. The responsibilities are divided into:

• Market leadership and business development (~70%)
• Staff development (20%)
• Support to Operations (10%)

Market Sector Directors set the vision for HDR's strategy to expand and serve clients. They support growth initiatives, staff development, and coordinate strategies with leadership across regions and business groups. They also maintain communication with the Transportation Business Group (TBG) Market Strategy Director to implement growth and operational plans.

HDR's global presence includes contracts with state departments of transportation in the US, and expanding in Canada, UK, Middle East, and Australia. The Director will support business development, client management, and strategic initiatives to grow HDR's presence outside the US, engaging with local clients and bringing expertise across various transportation services.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing strategic vision and direction for the market sector.
• Serving as a Client Manager for key clients.
• Leading selected projects as Principal-In-Charge.
• Promoting HDR services and participating in industry associations.
• Developing relationships with industry counterparts and key clients.
• Leading industry organization presence and strategic partnerships.

Staff Development

• Managing the P&L for the global market sector.
• Driving technical excellence and supporting staffing and recruiting.

Support to Operations

• Assisting regional leaders in project delivery, profit monitoring, and resource management.
• Ensuring quality assurance and project risk management.

Qualifications

Preferred: 20+ years in highway/bridge planning or engineering, PE license, leadership in industry associations.

Required: Bachelor's in Engineering, 12+ years of industry experience with leadership, strong communication and business skills, commitment to HDR's culture.

Additional Information

HDR is committed to employment equity, equal opportunity, and fostering an inclusive environment. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement, and other employee programs. Compensation varies by location and experience.

Locations & Industry

Primary: Omaha, NE; Other US locations available. Industry: Highway & Road, Schedule: Full-time, Employee Status: Regular, Business Class: Highways.