Senior Transportation Director

3 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada hdr Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're a team of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers who are passionate about making a difference in the world. We're a global company with a local touch, and we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Transportation Leader to join our Western Canada practice. As a key member of our Transportation Business Group, you'll be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and directing transportation projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams of consultants, and meeting client expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of project execution as a Project Manager, taking the lead and responsibility for production of projects and deliverables.
  • Lead growth, expansion, and positioning efforts by collaborating on business fundamentals with area operations, business development, and project management.
  • Provide people leadership for the Alberta transportation group and the Western Canada transportation group, with respect to technical competence, career development, coaching, mentoring, and recruitment.
  • Implement and participate in quality assurance of project quality control procedures, represent the Quality Program, and convey corporate quality goals.
  • Participate in development of strong client relationships and serve as a main point of contact for selected clients.
  • Pursue and market transportation services to keep the team of transportation experts actively delivering to clients.
  • Facilitate and lead pre-positioning efforts, pursuits, and proposals to capture new work.
  • Encourage and participate in business and community activities as a representative of HDR.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 15 years of related Transportation project experience in any of the specialty areas represented by the group.
  • A minimum of 10 years in staff leadership, pursuit, and/or project management experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years with business development and client management.
  • Positive Western Canada marketplace experience is required.
  • A positive professional reputation as one who can win projects primarily in the Alberta market and secondarily in the BC market.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain clients in the consulting industry.
  • Existing network of clients in the Alberta market space is essential, and British Columbia market space is beneficial.
  • Self-starter; good communication and people skills.
  • Success in initiating and managing growth.
  • A minimum of 5 years of prior consulting experience.
  • Must work cooperatively with the Market Sector Leadership, Department Leadership, Office Managers, as well as other Regional Managers and staff.
  • Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR's values.
  • Must develop and lead areas strategic direction in line with the overall sector's vision for growth and profitability.
  • Candidates who reside locally in the Calgary market are preferred.
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally to support various HDR offices - primarily in Alberta and British Columbia.
Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for, it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.



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