Illinois Transportation Business Development Leader

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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.

HDR is looking for an Area Transportation Business Development Leader to join our growing Illinois area.

Primary Responsibilities

The Area Transportation Business Development Leader is responsible for coordination and oversight of the Illinois Area's transportation marketing programs and initiatives. The position oversees business development activities for major planning, design, and construction programs, as well as mega-projects; works with local operations managers and regional directors in the areas of strategic planning, development of annual and long-term goals, budgeting, program leadership, client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, staffing and marketing training. Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Manage transportation marketing efforts, communications and business development with business, operations, marketing and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability.
• Manages the development of transportation marketing operating plans and budgets and implement tracking and reporting of Area marketing performance indicators, needed actions, and process improvements.
• Works with/directs Area marketing staff on transportation business group pursuits. Works with the Area Operations Manager and Area Transportation Business Group Manager to build marketing capabilities through recruitment, and staff training. Collaborate with operations managers on key hires and investments.
• Coordinate marketing activities with other Business Group leads. Marketing staff assigned to this position assists with marketing efforts department wide.
• Participate in development of strong client relationships and serve as a key client manager for selected clients.
• Develop or coordinate the development of robust client management plans; and lead or support client management team meetings.
• Implement company marketing policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within the Area.
• Monitor new market trends and participate in development and implementation of local and regional strategic and tactical planning.
• Facilitate major pursuit proposal reviews, marketing program evaluations, client feedback, peer reviews, problem resolution, acquisition integration, recognition activities and client functions within the Area.
• Participate in Area project pursuits, proposal reviews, program evaluations, track client feedback and peer review actions, problem resolution, acquisition integration, recognition activities and client functions.
• Encourage and participate in business and community activities as representative of HDR.