Digital Advisory Practice Lead
HDR
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Mid-Senior level
Posted March 28, 2026
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Responsibilities
- As a seller-doer, help increase HDR’s presence and visibility in the market and deliver large and complex projects with an eye for quality.
- Support the Digital Advisory Services Director in establishing HDR as a key provider of digital advisory services.
- Build internal and external networks and relationships to advance HDR’s presence with existing and new clients to understand upcoming project opportunities.
- Participate in industry associations and conferences (e.g., APTA Tech) to maintain market visibility and continue advancing the practice.
- Manage projects and client relationships on various projects.
- Collaborate with other HDR business leads to identify cross-sector and geographic opportunities.
- Lead marketing efforts for new work by identifying opportunities and leading or supporting proposal development and interview activities.
- Independently produce high quality, client-ready project deliverables and proposals.
- Share knowledge informally and formally; identify alternatives and priorities on complex projects.
- Support digital advisory growth across market sectors and the intersection of asset management, digital advisory and risk management.
- Act as the integrator of all necessary services and resources throughout HDR to deliver these services.
Commitments
Expected Travel: 40%
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
United States-California-Irvine
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Ohio-Columbus
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Regular
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Requirements
- 15 years of related, progressively responsible roles in digital advisory, digital asset management and management consulting
- Reputation for excellence in service delivery and sales, with high attention to details
- Supported growing a similar practice nationally or in major market areas
- Comprehensive experience working with highway, transit, utilities, public works, and/or aviation clients
- An understanding of technologies used to support asset intensive agencies (EAM, PMIS, GIS, BIM, Decision Support tools)
- Involvement in key industry associations or conferences (i.e., AASHTO, APTA, Transportation Research Board)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A combination of engineering expertise (e.g., Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering), technology expertise (e.g., certifications and work experience), and management consulting skills
- Digital Advisory Services Director
- Expected Travel: 40%
- A minimum of 15 years as a consultant and extensive related experience
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Skills
- 15 years of related, progressively responsible roles in digital advisory, digital asset management and management consulting
- Reputation for excellence in service delivery and sales, with high attention to details
- Supported growing a similar practice nationally or in major market areas
- Comprehensive experience working with highway, transit, utilities, public works, and/or aviation clients
- An understanding of technologies used to support asset intensive agencies (EAM, PMIS, GIS, BIM, Decision Support tools)
- A strong team player who can get things done, can provide leadership when needed or be led when required
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional IQ
- Involvement in key industry associations or conferences (i.e., AASHTO, APTA, Transportation Research Board)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
- (Not required) – A combination of engineering expertise (e.g., Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering), technology expertise (e.g., certifications and work experience), and management consulting skills
- (Not required) – Master’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
- (Not required) – Bachelor's degree in related field
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'
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.
Opportunity
HDR is seeking a talented Practice Lead for its Digital Advisory Practice.
The primary responsibility of the Digital Advisory Practice Lead is to support the growth of the Digital Advisory/ Management Consulting Services by guiding the strategy, planning, and execution of digital modernization initiatives for asset intensive agencies.
Our typical services include strategic technology planning, software strategy and procurement support, oversight for new software implementations, IT governance improvement frameworks and implementation, and data governance improvements, among other complementary services.
A key component of Digital Advisory Management is the integration of technology expertise with traditional engineering and planning experience to better serve our clients.
Responsibilities Summary
As a seller-doer, help increase HDR’s presence and visibility in the market and deliver large and complex projects with an eye for quality.
Support the Digital Advisory Services Director in establishing HDR as a key provider of digital advisory services.
Build internal and external networks and relationships to advance HDR’s presence with existing and new clients to understand upcoming project opportunities.
Participate in industry associations and conferences (e.g., APTA Tech) to maintain market visibility and continue advancing the practice.
Manage projects and client relationships on various projects.
Collaborate with other HDR business leads to identify cross-sector and geographic opportunities.
Lead marketing efforts for new work by identifying opportunities and leading or supporting proposal development and interview activities.
Independently produce high quality, client-ready project deliverables and proposals.
Share knowledge informally and formally; identify alternatives and priorities on complex projects.
Support digital advisory growth across market sectors and the intersection of asset management, digital advisory and risk management.
Act as the integrator of all necessary services and resources throughout HDR to deliver these services.
Preferred Requirements
15 years of related, progressively responsible roles in digital advisory, digital asset management and management consulting
Reputation for excellence in service delivery and sales, with high attention to details
Supported growing a similar practice nationally or in major market areas
Comprehensive experience working with highway, transit, utilities, public works, and/or aviation clients
An understanding of technologies used to support asset intensive agencies (EAM, PMIS, GIS, BIM, Decision Support tools)
A strong team player who can get things done, can provide leadership when needed or be led when required
Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional IQ
Involvement in key industry associations or conferences (i.e., AASHTO, APTA, Transportation Research Board)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
Ideal Qualifications
A combination of engineering expertise (e.g., Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering), technology expertise (e.g., certifications and work experience), and management consulting skills
Master’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
Reports To
Digital Advisory Services Director
Expected Travel: 40%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
A minimum of 15 years as a consultant and extensive related experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up 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.
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.) US Offices: $145,350- $247,000; Canada Offices: $119,119 - $170,170. All ranges are depending on level of experience and geographic location
Primary Location:
United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Ohio-Columbus
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Management Consulting
Job Posting:
Mar 10, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
Opportunity
HDR is seeking a talented Practice Lead for its Digital Advisory Practice.
The primary responsibility of the Digital Advisory Practice Lead is to support the growth of the Digital Advisory/ Management Consulting Services by guiding the strategy, planning, and execution of digital modernization initiatives for asset intensive agencies.
Our typical services include strategic technology planning, software strategy and procurement support, oversight for new software implementations, IT governance improvement frameworks and implementation, and data governance improvements, among other complementary services.
A key component of Digital Advisory Management is the integration of technology expertise with traditional engineering and planning experience to better serve our clients.
Responsibilities Summary
As a seller-doer, help increase HDR’s presence and visibility in the market and deliver large and complex projects with an eye for quality.
Support the Digital Advisory Services Director in establishing HDR as a key provider of digital advisory services.
Build internal and external networks and relationships to advance HDR’s presence with existing and new clients to understand upcoming project opportunities.
Participate in industry associations and conferences (e.g., APTA Tech) to maintain market visibility and continue advancing the practice.
Manage projects and client relationships on various projects.
Collaborate with other HDR business leads to identify cross-sector and geographic opportunities.
Lead marketing efforts for new work by identifying opportunities and leading or supporting proposal development and interview activities.
Independently produce high quality, client-ready project deliverables and proposals.
Share knowledge informally and formally; identify alternatives and priorities on complex projects.
Support digital advisory growth across market sectors and the intersection of asset management, digital advisory and risk management.
Act as the integrator of all necessary services and resources throughout HDR to deliver these services.
Preferred Requirements
15 years of related, progressively responsible roles in digital advisory, digital asset management and management consulting
Reputation for excellence in service delivery and sales, with high attention to details
Supported growing a similar practice nationally or in major market areas
Comprehensive experience working with highway, transit, utilities, public works, and/or aviation clients
An understanding of technologies used to support asset intensive agencies (EAM, PMIS, GIS, BIM, Decision Support tools)
A strong team player who can get things done, can provide leadership when needed or be led when required
Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional IQ
Involvement in key industry associations or conferences (i.e., AASHTO, APTA, Transportation Research Board)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
Ideal Qualifications
A combination of engineering expertise (e.g., Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering), technology expertise (e.g., certifications and work experience), and management consulting skills
Master’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)
Reports To
Digital Advisory Services Director
Expected Travel: 40%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
A minimum of 15 years as a consultant and extensive related experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and present summary level information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up 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.
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.) US Offices: $145,350- $247,000; Canada Offices: $119,119 - $170,170. All ranges are depending on level of experience and geographic location
Primary Location:
United States-California-Irvine
Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Minnesota-Thief River Falls, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Ohio-Columbus
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Management Consulting
Job Posting:
Mar 10, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.