Transit Section Manager

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. 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.

HDR is currently seeking a Transit Section Manager to join our Minnesota/Wisconsin team. 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.

• Lead a team of transit staff supporting projects related to bus rapid transit, passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, and streetcar systems and facilities
• Manage and work on projects
• Collaborate with Freight Rail and Freight and Transportation Facilities teams on a regular basis to coordinate on workload planning, marketing, and project development
• Take responsibility for operations of production of the section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Coordinate staffing with Area Market Sector/Business Class/Professional Services Leaders
• Work cooperatively with local and national Market Sector/Business Class/Professional Services leadership in coordinating and reporting on local and national marketing/production effort
• Participate in strategic growth initiatives
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Plan and manage team overhead budget
• Work with business group managers, business development leaders, area market sector leads, accounting, project coordinators, and management as necessary for project delivery
• Function in various project roles such as Principal in Charge, Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert or Advisor on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Collaborate with Area Transit Market Sector Lead and be involved in marketing, planning, proposals, negotiations and interviews
• Be directly involved with public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management
• Develop staff's project management skills
• Assist with workshare management with other Areas
• Assist PMs with Commercial and Risk Management
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain a working knowledge of public agencies in Minnesota and Wisconsin

• 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

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.