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Georgia Highways Market Sector Lead

HDR, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Oct 21, 2025

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

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 a Georgia Highways Market Sector Leader with a known reputation with GDOT and statewide municipalities and counties. This role would support business development and project delivery for the Highways and Roads Market Sector in the state of Georgia.

The specific responsibilities of this position are divided into two parts;

The Georgia Highway Market Sector Lead will facilitate the development and implementation of business strategies across the state in coordination with Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client managers and business class directors. Reporting to the Georgia Transportation Business Group Manager, the Highways and Roads Market Sector Lead will create and monitor frequent and regular communication to implement the strategic and operating plans for the market sector consistent with the overall Transportation Business Group strategy. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Promoting the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within Georgia working with our client managers and project managers.

2. Working with the Area Business Group Manager on development and delivery of market sector initiatives.

3. Working with the area client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques.

4. Supporting selected Georgia area pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities.

5. Participating in industry associations and serving as a company role-model in business and community organizations.

6. Monitoring marketing capabilities and provide H&R MS support to help the GA Area achieve goals.

7. Developing relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations.

8. Developing relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations.

9. Leading / Assisting with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees.

10. Monitoring market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments.

The Georgia Highways Market Sector Leader role will be responsible for the following:

  • Integrating into a local business development plan and implementation of contact strategies for GDOT and statewide Agencies.
  • Pursuing work locally and nationally (local projects might include larger more complex projects).
  • Supporting local staff with mentorship, training, and quality reviews on Area projects.
  • Integrating into local project work.
  • Integration of Market Sector initiatives and strategies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 15 years experience in transportation and/or engineering with a majority of that experience within the market sector
  • If an engineer, maintaining engineering registration
  • Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
  • Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
  • Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
  • Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
  • Ability to work cooperatively with Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers.
  • Demonstrated commitment to HDR values
  • Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • 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-Georgia-Atlanta
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Highways
Job Posting : Oct 21, 2025
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