Transportation Business Group Manager, Western Canada at HDR ARCHITECTURE INC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Client Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Staff Mentoring, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Transportation Engineering, Marketing, Operational Execution, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, Strategic Pursuits, Technical Services

Industry

Design Services

Description

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? 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. HDR is seeking a strong Transportation Business Group Manager to lead our team in the Western Canada market. The Transportation Business Group provides broad engineering, consulting, and planning services to a strong client base in the Western Canada area and has staff of 100+ employees in locations in Calgary, Vancouver, and Saskatoon offices. The group provides expert services to a broad cross section of clients in the area of Transit, Highways and Roads, and Freight Rail. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and continue to diversify the client base. Responsibilities also include leading strategic client and project pursuits, managing projects, providing technical services, staff administration, marketing, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff. The group manager prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group, and sells and wins projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff for their respective cost centre. This position works cooperatively with their counterpart in Eastern Canada and National Directors to coordinate services with other business lines in the company. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 15 years’ experience in related Transportation Projects, in any of the specialty areas represented by the group. Experience must also include 10+ years' experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and project management. A minimum of 8 years in Business Development and Client Management with a demonstrated ability to win work and maintain key client partnerships. Positive Western Canada marketplace experience is required with specific emphasis on a strong reputation and successful project delivery within Alberta. Recognized industry track record of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions, meeting both client and regulatory expectations. Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across disciplines, business units, and with external partners. Strong strategic thinking and operational execution skills, with a history of initiating, leading, and managing organizational or team growth. Committed to continuous improvement, quality delivery, and upholding corporate values including integrity, sustainability, and innovation Ability to set and execute a strategic direction for the transportation practice in Western Canada that is aligned with the firm's overall vision and long-term goals. Local candidates residing in Calgary are strongly preferred to support client engagement and regional business growth Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 10 years experience Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers 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.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Transportation Business Group in Western Canada by developing growth strategies and diversifying the client base. Manage strategic pursuits, oversee project delivery, and supervise staff across Calgary, Vancouver, and Saskatoon offices.