Florida Transportation Business Group Manager

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:' ' 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.HDR is seeking a strong Transportation Business Group Manager to lead our 300+ Florida Team located in North Florida, Central Florida, and Southwest Florida.The primary duties of the Area Transportation Business Group Manager include responsibility for the operations of the transportation business group within the Florida area including staff development, project delivery, profitability, work load, morale, quality control, and marketing support. The Area Transportation Group provides freight rail, transit, highway/roadway, structures, civil, traffic, real estate services, communications and public involvement, transportation planning, environmental, and construction management services to transportation agencies, municipal agencies, federal agencies, and private clients across the area.In conjunction with business development staff, assist with developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and diversify the client base.Manages, supervises, and mentors staff, provides technical direction and services, staff administration, overseeing quality of deliverables, manages projects, and marketing and positioning HDR for strategic client and project pursuits.Function as a principal on projects in addition to management responsibilities, and also be administratively responsible for the group’s staff and technical service functions, subsequently leading and coordinating services across service lines with other sections. Prepare annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and sells and wins projects that match the interests and skill sets of the staff.Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel. Experience in the management and development of multi-discipline teams will be required.Work cooperatively with Regional and National Directors and coordinate services with other business lines in the company. Preferred QualificationsMinimum 10 years’ progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in transportation engineering.Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.Well established reputation and relationships with transportation clients throughout Florida.QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 10 years experienceDemonstrated experience with leading diverse teams Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers 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