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Alaska Highways and Roads Market Sector Leader

HDR, Inc.
United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Jul 23, 2026

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.

Transportation:

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 freight rail, 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.

In the role of Alaska Highway and Roads Market Sector Leader, we will count on you to:
  • Promote delivery of all HDR services to clients and serve as a Project Manager and Lead Designer for transportation/roadway projects
  • Collaborate with Alaska Area leads for pursuit strategy and project delivery
  • Identify and develop new clients for HDR and serve as a client manager for key clients
  • Collaborate with regional and national Market Sector Directors and facilitate knowledge/best practice transfer, and staff workshare to support pursuits/projects
  • Identify pursuit opportunities in the market
  • Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of key projects to support a positive client experience
  • Develop and implement market sector growth initiatives in partnership with leadership and client services managers.
  • Work with pursuit teams to develop client and pursuit strategies based on proven capture techniques and support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposals
  • Participate in industry associations (ITE, ACEC, etc.) and community organizations to elevate HDR's brand in target markets
  • Identify key investments (talent, acquisitions and technology) and partner with leadership on recruiting key talent to improve our industry leadership position
  • Develop relationships with leadership in key client organizations
  • Monitor market sector performance indicators, including NFE, NFB, profits, positive equity, AR, losses and investments
  • Perform quality reviews of proposal and interview materials
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years project management experience (scope, schedule, budget)
  • Experience managing projects for clients in Alaska specifically the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
  • Strong relationships within the Alaska A&E industry
  • Experience delivering projects for roadways/highways, traffic and safety, and horizontal construction

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
  • A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
  • Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
  • Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
  • Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
  • Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
  • Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
  • Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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.

Primary Location : United States-Alaska-Anchorage
Industry : Highway + Road
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Highways
Job Posting : Jul 23, 2026
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