Planning Team Lead

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. HDRs St. Louis Park, MN Office is seeking a Transportation Planning Team Lead to lead the MN/WI planning team and deliver a variety of transportation planning projects for clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity to be part of the growth of HDRs MN/WI planning team and grow your career working on a variety of transformative projects. Example project types include complete streets conceptual design, active transportation plans, corridor studies, transit studies, transportation analysis to support environmental documentation, stakeholder facilitation, statewide and regional plans and studies, and managing local and federal grant applications. Specific projects will be initially assigned that best align with the candidates skillset, experience, and areas of interest. It is not expected that the candidate would possess all of the subject expertise areas of project types listed above. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape their career path in transportation planning through ongoing project work, successful booking of new projects, and in collaboration with HDRs internal work sharing network of planners nationally. In the role of Transportation Planning Team Lead, well count on you to: Assist in the responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system Implement, monitor and support company policy Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications AICP Certified Masters degree in urban and regional planning or related field Complete streets/active transportation experience Grant writing experience Transit capital planning experience Equity analysis experience Previous consulting experience Experience working with DOTs Understanding of NEPA in transportation Required Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent experience A minimum of 7 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational 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 others 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-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry:Highway Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Highways Job Posting:Oct 7, 2024 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law. At HDR, health and safety matters. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. 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