Highways & Roads Market Sector Director

HDRKansas City, MO, US

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Overview

At HDR, our 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 : https : / / www.hdrinc.com / our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our 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

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

Market Sector Directors serve to set the vision for HDR’s strategy to expand and provide services to clients in the associated market sector. Working in partnership with region and area business group leadership, they support areas to achieve implementation of growth initiatives and develop staff to achieve annual market sector booking, revenue and profit goals. The Market Sector Director will facilitate the development and implementation of business strategies in coordination with business group leadership, operational leadership, client managers, business class directors and practice group leaders. Responsible to the Transportation Business Group (TBG) Market Strategy Director, the Market Sector Director maintains frequent and regular communication with region and area business group leadership to implement the strategic growth plans and operating plans at the market sector level.

In the US, HDR has ongoing contracts and relationships with nearly every state department of transportation as well as with numerous towns, counties and cities within those states. HDR is expanding to have similar contractual relationships in Canada, the UK, parts of the Middle East and Australia. Part of HDR’s strategic plan is to continue and strengthen the growth of the market sector to clients outside the US. Our H&R market sector professionals engage with local area clients and bring expertise in bridge and highway design, traffic and transportation planning and design, as well as construction management and administration. Our H&R market sector professionals also engage with clients to bring all HDR services including advisory, environmental, strategic communications, facilities and more.

The Highway and 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.

Business Development Responsibilities – The Market Sector Director will be the leader responsible for understanding and assessing the marketplace, supporting local areas in determining the best business approach for HDR, and supporting areas to win and secure contracts. The Market Sector Director will be focused in the respective market sector, but a part of business development efforts will include working with our cross-sectors and other TBG market sectors, as well as other market sectors in other business groups. The Market Sector Director will lead an organization that is effective in gaining market share, and that will cooperatively interface with local area client development programs and the area business development leads to :

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 working with our client managers

Participate as a member of the Transportation Business Group Management Team.

Work with Regional Business Group Directors (RBG) 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 HDR’s culture, and provide reciprocal synergy based on technical expertise, client relationships and geographic presence. These strategic partnerships may lead to acquisition consideration, which is another part of HDR’s growth strategy.

Lead HDR’s presence and representation with industry organizations in the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC regions 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 to 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 :

NFE / NFB / profit / Unbilled revenue / AR / losses / investments; Be aware of staff workload and support / facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff / expertise to area projects.

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 business class and regional leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities.

Facilitate development and dissemination of “lessons learned”

Qualifications 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 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 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 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.) California : $230,384 - $332,640; Colorado : $198,968 - $311,696; Connecticut : $230,384 - $311,696; Hawaii : $219,192 - $297,528; Illinois : $209,440 - $311,696 ; Maryland : $219,192 - $297,528; Minnesota : $188,496 - $297,528 ; Montana : $188,496 - $255,024 ; Nevada : $209,440 - $283,360; New Jersey : $198,352 - 308,000 ; New York : $209,440 - $354,200 ; Ohio : $209,440 - $283,360 ; Rhode Island : $219,192 - $297,528; Washington DC : $251,328 - $340,032; Washington State : $198,968 - $340,032.

Primary Location : United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations : United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, 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-California-Berkeley, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Colorado-Englewood, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-California-Claremont, 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-Pittsburgh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Nevada-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Oregon-Ashland, 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-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, 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 Branch, United States-Florida-Crestview

Industry : Highway + Road

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Highways

Job Posting : Aug 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

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