Transportation Planning Section Manager

Transportation Planning Section Manager (Job ID: 192855) We are seeking a Transportation Planning Section Manager to lead and grow our planning team in our Jacksonville office. This role will oversee operations, develop multidisciplinary project teams, and drive business development and marketing initiatives for clients across Northeast Florida. Responsibilities Manage operations of the section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support. Partner with regional business development directors, client managers, and other senior leaders to develop short‑term marketing action plans. Develop multidisciplinary teams through training and work‑planning exercises. Lead project teams to deliver transportation planning projects such as complete streets, transit planning, traffic analysis, long‑range planning, community planning, and PD&E. Support area leadership to maintain regional planning practice profitability, staff development, and client relationships. Participate in HDR National Practice Group(s), Industry Association(s), and Civic Organization(s). Collaborate with National Directors and marketing staff to implement, monitor, and support company policy. Maintain current knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and policies. Preferred Qualifications American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Experience leading multi‑discipline professional staff. Experience working with or for FDOT. Experience working with or for Florida cities or counties. Experience working with or for an MPO/TPO organization. Fluency with Microsoft tools such as MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning or related fields. 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. Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture. Employment Information Location: Jacksonville, Florida Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Transportation Planning EEO Statement HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising