NY/NJ Transportation Planning Section Lead

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring 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. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

NY/NJ Transportation Planning Section Lead

HDR is looking for a Transportation Planning Section Lead for our New York/New Jersey Transportation Planning Practice. This individual will lead planning and environmental review studies, manage projects and tasks, mentor staff, build and maintain client relationships, and participate in business development activities to help to grow HDR's transportation planning practice in the region.

Primary Responsibilities:

In the role of NY/NJ Transportation Planning Section Lead, we'll count on you to:

• _{Manage multi-disciplinary project teams during the project development phase of transportation projects and for siting studies, land use and transportation plans, alternatives analysis, impact assessment, regulatory approvals, and funding.}

• _{Serve as strategic planning consultant, program manager, and client advisor in your area of transportation planning expertise.}
• _{Effectively manage projects and tasks, including staffing, scope, schedule, budget and quality reviews.}
• _{Collect, analyze and interpret data (demographic, socioeconomic, land use) and summarize it in written format and in tables, charts and maps.}
• _{Prepare, edit, format and produce concise readable documentation for public consumption.}
• _{Contribute to the development of stakeholder and public involvement plans and help to guide the public involvement process.}
• _{Lead planning workshops and charettes to guide client decision-making.}
• _{Support the development of HDR's Transportation Planning practice in New York by offering strategic leadership and mentoring;}

• _{Identify and support opportunities for business sector growth and prepare technical and cost proposals.}

  Preferred Qualifications:

• _{AICP preferred}

• _{Preference given to local candidates}