Transit bus driver Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Transit Strategic Program Growth Director

Apply for the Transit Strategic Program Growth Director role at HDR .

Company Overview

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

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR is currently looking for a Transit Strategic Program Growth Director to support the growth of our transit engineering, rail and transit systems, operations and maintenance facilities programming and planning business classes and associated practice groups within our growing Transportation Business Group.

• Partner with the Market Sector Directors, transit engineering, rail and transit systems and O&M facilities design teams, Business Development Leads, Transportation Client Development Director, Regional and National Business Group leadership, to identify strategic focus areas, market drivers and define strategies for clients, including marketing and positioning for strategic pursuits in the transit market.
• In collaboration with the Business Class Directors, serve as a technical advisor or lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects.
• With support from the Transit Market Sector Director, Transit Engineering, Rail and Transit Systems and O&M Facilities Design Business Class Director, take a leadership role in assessing the marketplace and develop recommendations and strategies for the best business approach for HDR.
• Actively support proposal and collateral material development in collaboration with area and regional leadership.
• In collaboration with area and regional leadership, foster collaboration to support the hire and retention of staff.
• In collaboration with area and regional leadership, proactively monitor performance of transit aligned business classes trends including staffing, turnover, backlog, open positions, and utilization.
• Monitor workshare efforts and provide input to area and regional leadership.
• Serve as a project manager or principal in charge and leverage HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Partner with Market Sector Directors and Business Class Directors in the development and execution of key initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings. Some of these initiatives may include commercially deploying new technologies and services to our clients.
• Actively participate in key trade associations and related activities that support business strategy and client development.
• Participate in monthly business class and transit market sector national coordination meetings.
• Provide input to transit aligned business class directors on staff development and recognition in company-wide programs.

Preferred Qualifications

A highly skilled professional and nationally recognized industry leader in transit and rail planning, engineering, and construction in the United States.

A respected organizational leader with a demonstrated record of developing, supporting, and maximizing the effectiveness of high-performance teams.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required along with a Professional Engineering license (P.E.).

A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience developing and enhancing transportation client relationships throughout the complete life cycle of project delivery including marketing, proposal development, negotiations, contract execution, planning, design and construction.

Experienced in the development and management of diverse teams.

Must have well-developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.

Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

Required Qualifications

Benefits and Compensation

An inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Compensation depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Application Process

Referral program and application details remain available on our site.

#J-18808-Ljbffr