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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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.
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.
The Highway & Roads Market Sector-Within the Transportation Business Group - is our largest business line. This reflects that fact that we work for state and local departments of transportation and similar clients in each of the 50 US states and in Canada, Australia and the Gulf Arab States. We have approximately 4500 employees in this Market Sector spanning the range of services from transportation and environmental planning to design of roadways, structures and management systems to construction management and inspection and finally on to asset management and operations assistance. The H&R Market Sector is composed of a multi-layer organization to drive business development 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. These steps are especially important as our industry transitions to smart vehicles/smart infrastructure and the public sector develops a broad range of partnerships with the private sector. HDR must continue to be recognized as a leader of this transition and the Market Sector will play a key role in achieving that goal. Primary Responsibilities: The MO/KS Transportation Business Group needs a MO/KS Area Market Sector Lead with a known reputation with DOT's and the area municipalities and counties. This role would support business development and project delivery. Approximately 50% of this role would be focused on local area projects, pursuits, and business development. The other 50% will support the Highways & Roads Market Sector in the MO/KS Area. The specific responsibilities of this position are divided into two parts;
- The Senior Project Manager role will be responsible for the following:
- Integration into a local business development plan and implementation of contact strategies for DOT and Local Agencies.
- Pursue work locally and nationally (local projects might include larger more complex projects).
- Support local staff with mentorship, training, and quality reviews on Area projects.
- Integrate into local project work.
- Integration into Market Sector strategies.
- The MO/KS Area Highway Market Sector Lead will facilitate the development and implementation of business strategies across the MO/KS Area in coordination with Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and business class directors. Responsible to the H&R MS Central Region and National Director, the H&R Market Sector Lead creates and monitors frequent and regular communication across the MO/KS Area to implement the strategic and operating plans for the market sector. Specific responsibilities include:
- Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within the MO/KS Area and Central Region working with our client managers.
- Work with the MO/KS Area and Transportation Business Group Manager on development and delivery of market sector initiatives.
- Work with the MO/KS and central region client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.
- Support selected MO/KS Area pursuits and the central region pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.
- Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations. 6. Monitor marketing capabilities and provide H&R MS support to help the MO/KS and Central Region Areas achieve goals.
- Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.
- Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.
- Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.
- Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A license/certification
- PMP certification
- Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software preferred
- Familiar with Prolog software preferred
- Project Management experience with understanding of Earned Value desirable
- 15 years of FHWA, DOT and/or Local Government Agency experience. Additional private sector Consultant experience would be beneficial.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 10 years related experience
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.
Primary Location
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United States-Missouri-Columbia
Other Locations
:
United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Missouri-Springfield
Industry
:
Highway + Road
Schedule
:
Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
:
Highways
Job Posting
:
Mar 4, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
Mar 04, 2026