Transportation Architecture Team Lead

Job summary

The Transportation Architecture Team Lead will manage production operations, staff development, and project workloads while coordinating with national studios. They are responsible for implementing company policies and ensuring project delivery through proactive management and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Job details

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. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities. In the role of Transportation Architecture Team Lead, we'll count on you to: Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, morale, and marketing support Take administrative responsibility for team staff, including managing team utilization and balancing project workloads both within the area and in coordination with national transportation architecture studios. Lead and coordinate services with other local teams, national transportation architecture studios, and engineering business groups See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system Implement, monitor and support company policy Select, train, develop and manage team staff Manage and develop multidiscipline teams Work cooperatively with Managing Principal, Project Managers, and other studio/team leaders on project staffing Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Architecture A minimum of 5 years experience in similar project types in Transportation Architecture such as subway stations, airports, transit and maintenance facilities, or similar. Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff Maintains a professional architecture license and is willing to stamp drawings Required Qualifications Bachelor's 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 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.

What you’ll do

The Transportation Architecture Team Lead will manage production operations, staff development, and project workloads while coordinating with national studios. They are responsible for implementing company policies and ensuring project delivery through proactive management and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 7 years of professional experience, with a preference for a Master's degree and 5 years in transportation architecture. Professional licensure is required, along with strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Inclusive environment
• Employee network groups

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Team leadership
• Project management
• Staff development
• Transportation architecture
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Design excellence
• Sustainability
• Building technologies
• Multidisciplinary team management
• Operations management
• Marketing support
• Client relations
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Resilience
• Architecture License
• Research
• Built Environment
• Training And Development
• Creativity
• Disabilities
• Executive Sponsor
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Listening Skills
• Project Management Software
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Team Leadership
• Coordinating
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• High Dynamic Range

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Transportation Lead
• Transportation Project Manager
• Civil Engineers
• Transportation Engineers

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