KY/TN Traffic-Transportation Planning Practice Lead

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan%3EAt 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%5C: What is our impact on the world?%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EWatch Our Story%5C:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%27 https%5C://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan%3EEach 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size%5C:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width%5C:0px;display%5C:inline !important;float%5C:none;font-style%5C:normal;font-variant-caps%5C:normal;font-variant-ligatures%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;letter-spacing%5C:normal;orphans%5C:2;text-align%5C:start;text-decoration-color%5C:initial;text-decoration-style%5C:initial;text-decoration-thickness%5C:initial;text-indent%5C:0px;text-transform%5C:none;white-space%5C:normal;widows%5C:2;word-spacing%5C:0px;%22%3EWe 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%27re 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22ExternalClass07ADDBBA4031458D9EBD78B083048658%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EKY-TN Traffic and Planning Services Practice Lead%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Traffic and Planning Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within both the Traffic and Planning Business Classes. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class, and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and championing technical excellence of the team.%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Calibri;font-size%5C:11.0pt;margin%5C:0in;%22%3E#LI-BC2%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary responsibilities include%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EServe as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvide Area leadership of technical capabilities within both the Traffic and Planning Business Classes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate with State Mobility Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the assigned practice area.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPlan, direct and monitor all aspects of multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects including but not limited to long-range visioning, strategic and tactical planning, policy and systems planning, data analytics and modeling, multimodal and intermodal planning, and project development. %26nbsp;Project types may include but not limited to program management contracts, long-range transportation plans, master plans, corridor studies, transit projects, freight plans, rail plans, intermodal/multimodal studies, traffic operational studies, managed lane studies, interchange justifications, and emerging mobility plans.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuild and maintain strong client relationships, with a deep understanding of client needs, funding mechanisms, and regulatory environments.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPartner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAdvance best practices, tools, and standards across the practice.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe as liaison to national Business Classes, as appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp;Monitor utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp;Support succession planning and career development initiatives.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETroubleshoot project delivery issues and support resolution planning.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3E15 years’ experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3EProfessional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3EExcellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3EKnowledge of the local market.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:115%;%22%3EAbility to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E