Director of Municipal Fleet Facilities

HDR•Denver, CO

About The Position

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 architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. Role Overview As the Director of Operations & Maintenance Facilities, you will guide our Architecture Business Group’s strategy, delivery, and growth in the O&M facilities market with a focus on municipal, civic, federal or similar clients. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our O&M Facilities Business Class leadership and multidisciplinary design teams across the company to drive revenue, foster innovation, and advance best practices that keep our organization competitive. You will partner directly with clients across both public and private sectors—each with unique operations and maintenance facility needs—to develop solutions that address complex challenges and support high performing fleet operations. Your time will be dedicated to engaging with clients to deeply understand their operational requirements and leading internal coordination across design, planning, and business functions. You will help deliver O&M facility projects that are functional, sustainable, and strategically positioned for long term adaptability. This includes guiding teams through HDR’s proven facility planning framework, spanning feasibility studies, site analysis and selection, conceptual design, equipment planning, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring our work enhances productivity, improves safety, and strengthens fleet resiliency for our clients.

Requirements

A leader with proven experience developing and executing growth strategies within operations, maintenance, and public sector facility markets.
Skilled in aligning planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business strategy into actionable plans that drive results.
Experienced in consulting environments or matrixed organizations supporting operational and public infrastructure.
Proficient in communicating ideas graphically and digitally using tools such as SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or closely related field
A minimum of 12 years industry experience including leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong skills in client management, client development and a documented history of growing/leading a practice
Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets, staff and operational issues
Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (municipal, transit, public works, fleet, utilities, or government), including 5+ years leading O&M or related facility programs.
Strong business acumen, including budget and staff management.
Strong technical and graphic design skills with the ability to translate operational needs into detailed facility documentation.
Ability to work proactively, multitask, and collaborate across teams and disciplines.
Understanding of equipment planning considerations for facilities that support large scale fleet operations.

Responsibilities

Develop annual business plans including strategies and tactics to grow our O&M facility practice across all regions.
Lead the expansion of services aligned with HDR’s full-service approach, including programming, site analysis, master planning, conceptual design, equipment planning, and building systems engineering.
Analyze emerging marketplace trends—such as advancements in fleet technologies, sustainability, and electrification—to strategically position the organization for growth.
Collaborate with our O&M Facility Planning and local Civic Market Sector leadership teams to deliver all phases of O&M facility projects, from early planning through architectural and engineering design.
Foster a culture of innovation consistent with industry leading O&M facility design standards, including those pioneered by HDR’s facility planning experts.
Guide staff in understanding facility types, scopes, schedules, budgets, and best practice O&M design elements.
Provide leadership in operational planning, construction understanding, contracting strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate internal project workflows, ensuring alignment between client goals, design execution, and business outcomes.
Support integration of fleet focused planning considerations—such as workspace optimization, equipment layouts, and long-term facility adaptability—into project solutions.
Maintain strong client relationships by effectively communicating design approaches, project constraints, and facility performance strategies.
Present solutions that reflect HDR’s custom approach to O&M facilities, emphasizing functional efficiency, stakeholder engagement, safety, and sustainability.