About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is currently seeking a Transit Section Manager to join our Minnesota/Wisconsin team.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Transit Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Lead a team of transit staff supporting projects related to bus rapid transit, passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, and streetcar systems and facilities
• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Work with business group managers, business development leaders, accounting, project coordinators, and management as necessary for project delivery and marketing
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with public clients in marketing, project production and related issues. Serve as client manager for our major local clients
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Hire, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work cooperatively with Market Sector and Business Class leadership in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration (PE) or license
• Requires in-office collaboration often (3-4 days a week on average) at HDR's St. Louis Park office
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Experience within public agencies in Minnesota and Wisconsin
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.