NY/NJ Maritime Market Sector Lead

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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.

New York/New Jersey Maritime Market Sector Lead

• Plan, direct and monitor multi-discipline projects related to heavy industrial seaport, private cargo and passenger terminals and other waterfront infrastructure.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in local maritime and waterfront infrastructure projects.
• Serve as liaison with local maritime terminal owners and operators in the development and delivery of their respective programs.
• Provide oversight and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Contribute to design and production efforts for design development and contract document work in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, and conform to applicable industry standards relative to their intended purpose, including client and HDR requirements.
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation.
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management.
• Oversee and/or serve as a lead technical or problem-solving role in maritime projects.
• Being comfortable being viewed as a leader on these types of projects to participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams, and activities to continuously improve standards and best practices and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Serve in a capacity of managing, supporting or leading major pursuits.
• Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and completing reviews of complex projects.
• Ensure that emerging technologies are being implemented and that HDR is continually advancing Maritime and Waterfront Infrastructure design capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years experience strongly preferred
• Certification as a Project Management and Maritime Operations Professional.
• Experience with heavy industrial and ports and maritime related projects along with construction observation or administration experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction methods and logic of civil, industrial, coastal, and other types of related subject matter.
• Established client relationships with PANYNJ and its tenant Marine Terminal Operators.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• 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.) {New York City & White Plains}: $190,050-$271,500 {Newark}: $182,448-$260,640

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Newark

Other Locations: United States-New York-New York, United States-New York-White Plains

Industry: Maritime/Ports

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Waterfront Infrastructure

Job Posting: Sep 8, 2026