Alaska Transportation Planning Lead

HDR, Inc.
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Sep 24, 2024
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Primary Responsibilities The Alaska Transportation Planning Lead will collaborate with other transportation planning managers, section managers, project managers, regional and national subject matter experts, business development and marketing teams to support the growth and development of our multimodal transportation planning practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to assist the transportation planning practice within Alaska while providing guidance and mentorship to junior, mid-level, and senior planners. In the role of the Alaska Transportation Planning Lead, we'll count on you to: Build and Manage a group in-person and virtually consisting of transportation planners, engineers and related professionals, in close coordination with Transportation Leadership. Ability to analyze and manage small and large data sets such as land use, demographics, traffic, freight, and economics to make informed decisions. Take responsibility for the coordination, mentoring and development of transportation planning staff and production of quality deliverables to meet client needs and market drivers. Serve as a key member of the Alaska Planning Business Class and be responsible for the management of staff, business development, pursuit and management of major transportation planning projects. Engage in high profile project pursuits involving extensive client interactions in coordination with the Area Business Development Leaders. Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multi-disciplinary transportation planning projects including but not limited to long-range visioning, strategic and tactical planning, policy and systems planning, data analytics and modeling, multimodal and intermodal planning, and project development. Project types may include but not limited to program management contracts, long-range transportation plans, master plans, corridor studies, freight plans, intermodal/multimodal studies, traffic operational studies, managed lane studies, interchange justifications, and emerging mobility plans. Lead scope development and execution in conjunction with appropriate technical professionals in multiple transportation disciplines. Actively drive open communication of current/projected production needs and collaborate with management to influence staffing and expertise levels. Coordinate project staffing and workload management of the area transportation planning group. Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Professional registration such as AICP, PE, PTOE, PTP, PMP preferred. Master's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related discipline required. Experience working with public agencies within the state of Alaska. Understanding of transit, transportation, and community planning principles. Experience with the FHWA NEPA process. Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Solid business development skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to clients; and demonstrated presentation skills. LI-MB1 Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field 10 years of experience Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location : United States-Alaska-Anchorage Industry : Highway + Road Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transportation Planning Job Posting : Sep 23, 2024