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About the Role

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. 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.

Responsibilities

Oversight and overall responsibility of the department, delivery of services and deliverables, winning work and staff engagement
Provide leadership and direction to the Department staff in cooperation with executive, market sector, business class, and practice leaders.
Work cooperatively to inform corporate leadership teams about staffing needs and additional skill training needs
Responsible for meeting department business indicators and plans, including workload management, utilization, project earnings, project profit, and supporting bookings.
Be involved in development and implementation of the annual plan and budget for target growth goals, in cooperation with market sectors and operational management
Management oversight of the project work within the department is properly planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through the proactive project management system
Communicate, implement, and monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies and project contractual terms
Oversee project staffing and workload balancing for the department across Canada
Manage activities of personnel within a department to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results
Coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Department staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training, recognition, and retention
Function as Principal-in-Charge/Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to operations and business development responsibilities
Implement and participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, represent the Quality Program and convey corporate quality goals, participate in risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities
Has a wide network of connection and understanding of the Transportation industry and its clients; in particular the Ministry of Transportation - Ontario
To support teaming discussions, relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations with a focus on Provincial and Municipal clients in the Roads and Highways market is an asset
Be active and visible; participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations
Support pursuits through development of effective and efficient pursuit teams, align priority pursuits to strengths of the department staff, support strategy, participation in pursuit activities, contribute to proposal writing, fee estimates, interviews, etc.
Serve as a client manager for selected clients and maintains trusted relationships

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
10 years of experience
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
Currently maintains or can obtain a RAQS approval
Proven track record leading both Provincial and Municipal Roadway projects
PMP, or equivalent project management certification
Experience implementing BIM processes for linear infrastructure and establishing digital standards at scale.

Skills

Highway and municipal roadway design
Roads design
Roadway Transit (BRT, LRT, Transit Priority, etc.) design
Transportation Hydraulics
CAD/BIM
Project management
Quality assurance
Risk management
Business development
Client management
BIM processes for linear infrastructure
Digital standards implementation

Location

Eastern Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

About the Company

At 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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities.
We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.