Transportation Planning Section Manager

HDR•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Section Manager to lead and grow its transportation planning practice in its Tampa office. The role manages and expands the local planning program, supports strategic growth initiatives, works toward business and financial performance goals, and contributes to area marketing strategy in collaboration with the Marketing Manager, fellow Section Managers, and Project Managers. The Section Manager oversees a multidisciplinary team working in transportation planning, project development, NEPA/PD&E studies, traffic engineering, community planning, transit planning, and transportation policy services. The team supports transportation clients throughout the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida region. The role fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment; recruits and develops talent; and builds staff capabilities, including preparing future Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers. It provides mentorship, technical guidance, and career development opportunities. The position works with regional business development leaders, client managers, and area leadership to strengthen client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and enhance HDR’s transportation planning presence. It supports the profitability, operational excellence, and long-term success of the practice while delivering service to clients. The Section Manager also has project management and production responsibilities, coordinates services across sections, and contributes to local and national marketing and production efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience.
Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
Strong communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Commitment to active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Manage operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
Serve as Project Manager and take responsibility for project production alongside management duties.
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
Work directly with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related matters.
Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel.
Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national marketing and production efforts.
Recruit and develop talent, mentor staff, and support career development and preparation of future Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers.
Work with regional business development leaders, client managers, and area leadership to strengthen client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
Perform other duties as needed.