Transit Market Leader

HNTB Corporation•Kansas City, MO

12d•Remote

About The Position

At HNTB, transit leadership means strengthening the systems people rely on every day—improving reliability, expanding access, and shaping mobility outcomes that leave a lasting impact on the communities they serve. As a nationally recognized leader in transit and rail, HNTB partners with agencies across the country to deliver complex, transformative programs that connect people to opportunity and drive long-term economic and community growth. As an employee-owned firm with a 110+ year legacy in infrastructure, HNTB has built one of the industry’s most established and high-performing transit practices. This role represents a rare opportunity to lead that practice at a pivotal moment—building on a strong legacy of leadership while shaping the future of transit at HNTB. The Transit Market Leader will work closely with executive leadership, clients, and partners to set national strategy, expand capabilities, and advance HNTB’s position at the forefront of the transit industry. At HNTB, our transit practice is helping define how communities connect—delivering solutions that improve daily life, expand access to opportunity, and support long-term growth for the regions we serve. THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANY HNTB LOCATION.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
14 years relevant experience
In lieu of degree, 18 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Typically nationally well-known as an expert in the respective industry with strong client connections.

Responsibilities

Researches respective markets, develops client relationships and identifies business opportunities within area of specialty and across the country.
Provides firm-wide leadership and guidance in area of specialty and provides oversight on specialty operations.
Provides access for all divisions and offices to the best firmwide resources needed to win and deliver HNTB's 4 for 4 performance (Consistend delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the clients satisfaction on every project) on mega projects.
Develop and lead strategies for HNTB’s profitable growth within the transit market sector.
Work with leadership to broaden the range of transit services provided by HNTB and to grow the staff and practice resources needed to provide superior value to aviation clients.
Work with HNTB client and project teams to identify, pursue, win, and deliver the largest and most challenging assignments in the industry.
Lead the development of the strategic plan for the transit market based on industry involvement, client contact, and interaction with HNTB client service leaders and project managers.
Maintain knowledge of national and local transit markets.
Identify trends and future opportunities.
Identify and propose additional resources and organizational strategies to capitalize on identified opportunities.
Develop and lead a nationally connected transit practice, integrating firmwide resources.
Collaborate with HNTB government affairs leaders to develop effective government relations programs at the state and national levels.
Maintain relationships with Federal Transit Administration officials.
Participate in and lead ultra, supermega and mega strategy planning.
Participate in mega-project pursuit activities.
Coordinate and lead firmwide transit resources, including, but not limited to, planning, finance, program management, terminal design, airfield design, landside design, and construction management.
Oversee and manage transit resources to ensure that HNTB has full complement of top-level capabilities, strategically deployed to successfully pursue and deliver projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.