About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Job Description

The primary duty of the Kansas City Highway Team Lead is to manage a squad whose focus will be delivering projects for MoDOT, KDOT and KTA. Additionally, this position will build relationships with clients, develop pursuits, attract staff and work on project delivery in a production role.
The Kansas City Team Lead will continue to work as a project manager capable of pursuing and delivering complex transportation projects for MoDOT, KDOT, and KTA. Familiarity with either/all these agencies and their standards and key staff is important. Project involvement will range from leading feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase.

Experience should include urban and rural highway projects, traffic management, site grading, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans. Roadway design and permanent and temporary traffic design experience is a key requirement for this position. Coordination of multi-discipline projects inclusive of survey, grading, drainage, structures, utilities, and layout of various site items is a requirement.

Experience with supervising the work of a medium size staff of professionals and technicians is beneficial. Project Management, quality assurance/control checks, and technical review experience are required. Marketing and project pursuit experience is a key requirement of this position.

The position will also involve the preparation and negotiation of proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules. It will also include day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the client, supporting and advising junior engineers and technical staff, author reports and technical memos, coordinating with sub-consultants, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

The Kansas City Highway Team Lead will also be performing other duties as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• PE license
• 10 years of experience in geometric design and traffic design
• Marketing and project pursuit experience
• Well organized with multi-tasking skills
• Experience with KDOT and/or MoDOT
• Experience in managing and delivering highway projects in the MO/KS Area
• Experience with supervising the work of a project team as a Project Manager
• Experience with mentoring junior staff
• Demonstrate firsthand experience using Microstation, Geopak, and/or InRoads design software in version SS2, SS4, and/or CONNECT.
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Document control experience (ProjectWise a plus)
• Cheerful outlook and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience with an understanding of Earned Value desirable.
• PE or equivalent licensure preferred.
• Transportation-related project experience preferred.
• Excellent marketing experience preferred.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.