Transportation Design and Delivery Department Lead

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. 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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.Primary ResponsibilitiesIn the role of Transportation Design and Delivery Department Lead, we will count on you to take responsibility for the daily operations and continued growth for an established and growing highway and municipal roadway design group. In this position, reporting to the Transportation Business Group Manager Eastern Canada, your direct reports will include the Section Managers within the Department and possibly additional specialty and practice leaders. The Sections include Design and Delivery for Roads, Roadway Transit (BRT, LRT, Transit Priority, etc.), Transportation Hydraulics, and CAD/BIM with the support to grow and expand sections in response to needs and opportunities dictated by the market. Through collaboration, the role supports the growth and success of the Highways, Transit, Freight, Maritime and Aviation market sectors within the Transportation industry.OperationsOversight and overall responsibility of the department, delivery of services and deliverables, winning work and staff engagementProvide 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 needsResponsible 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 managementManagement oversight of the project work within the department is properly planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through the proactive project management systemCommunicate, implement, and monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies and project contractual terms Team ManagementOversee project staffing and workload balancing for the department across CanadaManage a…

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