Highways & Roads Market Sector Director

Overview

Highway & Roads Market Sector Director at HDR. Market Sector Directors (MSD) drive HDR’s business within the Highway & Roads (H&R) market sector, the largest sector in the company, and represent services including bridge and highway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning and tolling services. HDR’s H&R sector engages with state DOTs, towns, counties and cities to deliver HDR services across regions and geographies.

Primary Responsibilities

The Highway & Roads Market Sector Director is responsible for three priority areas : Market leadership and business development (approximately 70%), Staff development (20%), and Support to Operations (10%). Specific duties include :

• Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for the market sector, aligning technical / professional services with business group and operations leadership.
• Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the market sector and engage in projects as Principal-In-Charge where appropriate.
• Promote HDR services to clients within the market sector, working with client managers and development leaders.
• Participate as a member of the Transportation Business Group Management Team and collaborate with Regional Business Group Directors on area goals and market sector initiatives.
• Drive client development and pursuit processes, supporting cross-sector collaboration and other market sectors.
• Support area and strategic pursuits through client relationship development and pursuit activities.
• Engage with industry associations and participate in leadership roles within the industry and community organizations.
• Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) to maintain HDR’s leadership position.
• Monitor marketing capabilities and coordinate with departments to achieve goals; develop and maintain relationships with senior client leaders and industry counterparts.
• Lead HDR’s presence with industry organizations in the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC regions.

Staff Development

The MSD will lead an organization that supports client delivery and staff growth. Responsibilities include recruitment and development of market sector personnel, and alignment with HDR’s growth objectives.

Operations Support

Assist Regional Business Group Directors and area managers in delivering professional services for area projects, monitoring market sector profit and loss, staff assignments, work-sharing, QA / QC, and project delivery.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities guide our daily work.

Our Commitment

As employee-owners, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. HDR’s Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement, and HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Compensation ranges vary by location and experience. The description above reflects HDR’s scope and responsibilities for the role.

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-Alabama-Birmingham, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-California-Santa Clara, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-New York-Albany, United States-California-Berkeley, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Colorado-Englewood, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Iowa-Ames, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland

Industry : Highway + Road; Schedule : Full-time; Employee Status : Regular; BusinessClass : Highways; Job Posting : Aug 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. See https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer for details.

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