Community Transportation Strategy Director

Community Transportation Strategy Director Join to apply for the Community Transportation Strategy Director role at HDR 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: 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. Primary Responsibilities The primary duty of the Community Transportation Strategy Director will be to grow HDR’s global Community Transportation Strategy practice that helps our clients and our projects keep the communities they serve top of mind. This growing practice has been responsive to the needs of our clients to provide community-focused solutions across our transportation market sectors. This individual will partner with other business leaders in similar areas to coordinate activities that are tied to achieving goals across the enterprise. The Director will work to expand our existing transportation services that identifies HDR staff resources and market sector opportunities to raise HDR’s technical excellence in developing and delivering compliant solutions that are responsive to the needs of communities. HDR seeks greater prospective and existing client visibility to the full breadth of advisory and technical services HDR can offer in the development of plans, projects, and programs through a community-focused lens. The Director will regularly engage with existing and prospective clients across our markets and office areas to deepen the company’s market penetration in this area, foster growth strategies through geographic and market sector expansion, and identify key project opportunities. The Director will be a recognized industry leader that will be active in industry events and committees to identify best practices based on industry changes and market trends to elevate HDR in this field. The Director will collaborate with others at HDR to present at events/conferences, publish in journals and/or magazines on equity topics, and broaden our presence by helping other staff make industry connections. The Director will collaborate with HDR’s Advisory Services team, including Strategic Communications, Funding and Finance, Sustainability and Resilience, Economics and Statistics, Environmental Sciences and Planning, and others, as well as market sector leaders and area technical experts to understand and develop innovative tools and methods to offer our clients. More specific duties include: Lead HDR’s Community Transportation Strategy practice that provides strategies, tools, and analyses for organization policies and frameworks; project-level outcomes; community-informed decision-making; federal, regional, and local compliance; and community benefits and workforce development planning. Work with HDR transportation leadership to advance this program through internal and external initiatives across all market sectors and regions. Maintain a database of HDR resources, skill sets, ongoing projects, and pursuits; follow and report on market trends and implications of industry changes in community-focused work; and coordinate with other business groups. Develop annual strategic plans to report current trends, identify technical best practices, and address market opportunities that strengthen the overall program. Serve as a technical focal point for our transportation market sector to deliver community-centered solutions to clients and create alliances. Work closely with other technical Directors, Regional Directors, Market Sector Directors, and Client Managers to fulfill long‑term growth goals while maintaining high-quality deliverables and advancing HDR as a leader in community transportation strategy. Provide technical support, quality oversight, quality audit participation, best practice development, project leadership, and principal-level program/proposal management. Support all transportation market sector directors in developing community-focused initiatives to inform and support strategic visions. Assist in capture planning, pre-proposal discussions, and proposal preparation, ensuring community-focused elements are integrated. Lead the development of an HDR educational program to elevate the practice across planning, outreach, design, environmental, and related services. Keyword(s) Transportation, Transportation Business Group, Community, Equity Location and Travel The geographic location of this position is non-specific; however, a location where an established HDR presence is required. There is a minimum of 30% (annual basis) travel associated with this role. Utilization The predominance of responsibilities of this role will be in supporting technical delivery, business development, marketing and coordination with other market sectors and business groups. However, as a seller-doer, this position will be actively engaged in project and program work with a utilization goal of at least 50% on billable project work in a capacity that maximizes the individual’s strengths and experiences (client management, project principal, quality review, project manager, or task lead on large or complicated projects). Preferred Qualifications Batch: Bachelor's degree in urban, city, or regional planning, engineering, economics, marketing, communications, public relations, sustainability, or other related field. 15 years with practical experience in the Architecture & Engineering industry. Experience in the development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific programs and/or project pursuits. Demonstrated industry leadership in associations and in maintaining a visible profile in the relevant markets. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with client managers, technical practice directors, market sector directors, and operations staff. Proven experience recruiting and leading staff; strong history of mentoring; and commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture. Understanding of HDR’s Business Classes, Cross Sectors, Market Sectors, and Business Groups. Demonstrated relationships with Area Management teams. Understanding of HDR’s ID&E initiatives and corporate responsibility report process. Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field. A minimum of 10 years of 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 directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts. Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values. 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. Benefits 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.) Primary Location United States-Nebraska-Omaha Industry Highway + Road Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular Business Class Advisory Services Job Posting Nov 17, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr