Area Airfield Design Business Class Leader

HDR•Tampa, FL

11h

About The Position

At HDR, employee-owners are engaged in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected, empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work daily. The company fosters a culture of inclusion within the company and communities, focusing on its impact on the world. Every role contributes to changing the world for the better. HDR's Transportation Business Group aims to shape systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. This includes designing resilient highways, iconic bridges, and advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports, and marine infrastructure. The work directly supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life. HDR brings 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. This role offers a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. HDR, founded in 1917, specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services, with nearly 10,000 employees in over 225 locations worldwide, operating with a global mindset and local action.

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

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proficient in aviation planning and design principles
Demonstrated history in successfully leading teams on complex airport / airfield projects
Experience with FAA and US DoD Aviation design criteria
Experience with large, multi-disciplined programs at hub airports
Geographic diversity of experience throughout the US
Knowledge of aviation market in Florida including client relationships and past project experience
Possesses excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as leadership, planning and mentoring skills
Master's degree
PMP certification
Preference given to local candidates

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for area-wide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of airfield business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
Collaborate on business class efforts with area and company operations, marketing and management
Develop and lead business class practice and professional discipline groups, and project teams
Participate in and contribute to annual business plan development. Partner with market Sector and Business Group leadership in managing business plan goals throughout the year
Internally and externally recruit, develop and retain aviation staff in accordance with Market Sector needs and strategy
Take responsibility for area-wide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of Aviation business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
Oversee delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectations, workload leveling needs and best-practice application
Responsible for overseeing design deliverables with technical accuracy and quality control
Serve as an ambassador for our internal quality program for airfield design business class services, and oversee QA/QC procedures
Oversee project teams to successfully deliver on a variety of projects
Oversee the writing of technical reports, presentations, and other materials