Job Description

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?
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We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
Primary Responsibilities
HDR is looking for an Indiana Transportation Lead for Indianapolis, IN. The Indiana Transportation Lead's primary goal is to provide staff oversight of the Indiana Bridge Section Lead, Indiana Roadway Section Lead, and Freight Planning Section Lead ensuring we are providing timely and quality service on projects to our clients, on schedule and on budget, while meeting HDR internal financial goals. Responsibilities will include project staffing and workload balancing, project planning and execution, staff development, hiring, profitability and quality control. Future responsibilities may include oversight of future Indiana section leads such as Construction, Environmental Science and Planning, Transit, and Real Estate Services.
This person has responsibility for successful project management and project delivery as it relates to technical requirements, schedule, and budget. Also responsible for representing client's interest in competent and professional manner to public officials and other necessary stakeholders. Ensures work products adhere to industry and company standards.
Secondarily, the Indiana Transportation Lead will work with our Transportation Business Group Manager and Transportation Business Development Lead to pursue new opportunities to grow the business. These marketing responsibilities will include client meetings, proposals, and positioning with clients. A strong history of successful completion of projects in a project manager or project director role is a plus.
Thirdly, the Indiana Transportation Lead will engage with the Alternative Delivery group for workshare opportunities. Additionally, local alternative delivery opportunities will be evaluated with the Transportation Business Group Manager, Transportation Business Development Lead and National Alternative Delivery Group for possible pursuit and delivery.
The Indiana Transportation Lead will coordinate communication with area, regional, and company-wide Business Class and Market Sector Leads. Some of the duties would be to provide input regarding training and professional development; identify and recruit key hires; promote and champion HDR policies and procedures, particularly QA/QC; promote staff professional development; provide staff mentoring; conduct staff performance evaluations; and determine staff compensation. This position will report to the IL/IN Area Transportation Business Group Manager.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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.

Skills Required