Kansas City DOT Team Lead

DescriptionAt 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:' ' 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 primary duty of the MO/KS DOT Team Lead is to manage a team whose focus will be delivering projects for MoDOT, KDOT, and KTA. Additionally, this position will build relationships with clients, identify pursuits, and develop win strategies, recruit staff, and work on project delivery in a project management role.The MO/KS DOT Team Lead will need to provide some Project Manager responsibilities and be experienced in pursuing and delivering transportation projects for MoDOT, KDOT, and KTA. Familiarity with either/all these agencies and their standards and key staff is vital.The ideal candidate will have previous leading roles performing concept/feasibility studies and have an ability to mentor and oversee design tasks which could include traffic, drainage, permitting, utilities, geometric design, and modeling.Experience must include urban and rural highway projects, traffic engineering, concept alignments, geometrical layout, and design representation during construction. Coordination of multi-discipline projects including survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities, and layout of various site items is a requirement.Experience with supervising the work of a medium-size team of professionals is beneficial.Project Management, quality assurance/control checks, and technical review experience are required.Marketing and project pursuit experience is a key requirement of this position.This position would also include a leadership role in preparation and negotiation with clients for fee proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules.It would also include day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with clients, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with sub-consultant partners, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.The MO/KS DOT Team Lead will also be performing other duties as needed.Preferred Qualifications7+ years of experience in geometric design and traffic designExperience with supervising the work of a project team as a Project Manager or assistant project managerMarketing and project pursuit experienceExperience using Microstation, Geopak, and/or Inroads design software in version SS2, SS4, and/or CONNECTExperience with KDOT and/or MoDOTDocument control experience (ProjectWise a plus)Experienced in managing and delivering highway projects in the MO/KS Area requiredProject Management experience with an understanding of PULSE and Staffing ToolPE or equivalent licensure preferredTransportation-related project experience preferredExcellent marketing experience preferredPrior consulting experience preferredLocal candidates are preferred#LI-MV3QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA minimum of 7 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 What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.Job Field: Highway + RoadSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular