Transportation Design and Delivery Department Lead, Burlington

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: 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 freightrail, 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.

Primary Responsibilities Operations

Oversight and overall responsibility of the department, delivery of services and deliverables, winning work and staff engagement

Provide leadership and direction to the Department staff in cooperation with executive, market sector, business class, and practice leaders. Work cooperatively to inform corporate leadership teams about staffing needs and additional skill training needs

Responsible for meeting department business indicators and plans, including workload management, utilization, project earnings, project profit, and supporting bookings.

Be involved in development and implementation of the annual plan and budget for target growth goals, in cooperation with market sectors and operational management

Management oversight of the project work within the department is properly planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through the proactive project management system

Communicate, implement, and monitor department procedures, processes and adherence to corporate and company policies and project contractual terms

Team Management

Oversee project staffing and workload balancing for the department across Canada

Manage activities of personnel within a department to provide high-quality services and to achieve or exceed plan results

Coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of Department staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers

Oversee hiring, performance evaluation, staff development, training, recognition, and retention

Direct Projects

Function as Principal-in-Charge/Senior Project Manager/Quality Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to operations and business development responsibilities

Implement and participate in department quality assurance of project quality control procedures, represent the Quality Program and convey corporate quality goals, participate in risk management reviews, business reviews and disputes resolution activities

Business Development

Has a wide network of connection and understanding of the Transportation industry and its clients; in particular the Ministry of Transportation - Ontario

To support teaming discussions, relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations with a focus on Provincial and Municipal clients in the Roads and Highways market is an asset

Be active and visible; participate in industry associations and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations

Support pursuits through development of effective and efficient pursuit teams, align priority pursuits to strengths of the department staff, support strategy, participation in pursuit activities, contribute to proposal writing, fee estimates, interviews, etc.

Serve as a client manager for selected clients and maintains trusted relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

Currently maintains or can obtain a RAQS approval

Proven track record leading both Provincial and Municipal Roadway projects

PMP, or equivalent project management certification

Experience implementing BIM processes for linear infrastructure and establishing digital standards at scale.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

10 years of experience

Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values

Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience

Experienced in development and management of diverse teams

Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts

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.

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto, ON ; Richmond Hill, ON ; Burlington, ON: $178,000 - $228,000

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Other Locations: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, Canada-Ontario-Burlington

Industry: Transit

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Highways

Job Posting: Mar 27, 2026

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.

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