Area Transportation Business Development Leader

Company : HDR
Location : Chicago, IL, 60290
Posted Date : 12 October 2025
Job Details
Area Transportation Business Development Leader
Join to apply for the Area Transportation Business Development Leader role at HDR
Area Transportation Business Development Leader
Join to apply for the Area Transportation Business Development Leader role at HDR
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Watch Our Story: believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR is looking for an Area Transportation Business Development Leader to join our growing Illinois/Indiana area.
Primary Responsibilities
The Area Transportation Business Development Leader is responsible for coordination and oversight of the Illinois and Indiana Area’s transportation marketing programs and initiatives. The position oversees business development activities for major planning, design, and construction programs, as well as mega-projects; works with local operations managers and regional directors in the areas of strategic planning, development of annual and long-term goals, budgeting, program leadership, client development, community and industry participation, project pursuits, staffing and marketing training. Specific responsibilities of the position include:
- Manage transportation marketing efforts, communications and business development with business, operations, marketing and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth and profitability.
- Manages the development of transportation marketing operating plans and budgets and implement tracking and reporting of Area marketing performance indicators, needed actions, and process improvements.
- Works with/directs Area marketing staff on transportation business group pursuits. Works with the Area Operations Manager and Area Transportation Business Group Manager to build marketing capabilities through recruitment, and staff training. Collaborate with operations managers on key hires and investments.
- Coordinate marketing activities with other Business Group leads. Marketing staff assigned to this position assists with marketing efforts department wide.
- Participate in development of strong client relationships and serve as a key client manager for selected clients.
- Develop or coordinate the development of robust client management plans; and lead or support client management team meetings.
- Implement company marketing policies and procedures, standards, quality assurance and risk management within the Area.
- Monitor new market trends and participate in development and implementation of local and regional strategic and tactical planning.
- Facilitate major pursuit proposal reviews, marketing program evaluations, client feedback, peer reviews, problem resolution, acquisition integration, recognition activities and client functions within the Area.
- Participate in Area project pursuits, proposal reviews, program evaluations, track client feedback and peer review actions, problem resolution, acquisition integration, recognition activities and client functions.
- Encourage and participate in business and community activities as representative of HDR.
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Business, Marketing or closely related field.
- A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in a role focused on understanding and solving client issues in the market.
- History of successful leadership of major BD strategies, and understanding of the framework and tools used to understand our clients’ needs and develop winning strategies, and marketing materials.
- Proven track record of major client development, relationship building and operational results.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain clients in consulting and professional services industry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Must be willing to travel to support various HDR and client offices.
- Work cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, marketing and project staff.
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
- Dedicated to being part of the HDR employee ownership culture.
- Existing network of clients in Illinois and Indiana Area.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be willing to travel to support various HDR offices in the Illinois/Indiana Area.
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 salary range in Illinois is $112,630 - $176,990
Primary Location:
United States-Illinois-Chicago
Other Locations:
United States-Illinois-Springfield, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Illinois-Rosemont
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Highways
Job Posting:
Jan 4, 2024
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.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Management, Consulting, and EngineeringIndustries
Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HDR by 2x
Get notified about new Area Lead jobs in Chicago, IL .
Chicago, IL $142,800.00-$162,400.00 3 days ago
Greater Chicago Area $195,000.00-$245,000.00 2 weeks ago
Vice President, National and Strategic Accounts
Greater Chicago Area $230,000.00-$280,000.00 2 days ago
Business Development Manager - Alternative & Specialty Channels
Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago
Business Development Manager - National Accounts
Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 2 days ago
Senior Director, Business Development Programs
Executive Director of Technical Consulting - Business Development
Senior Director, National Retail Business Development
Chicago, IL $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 week ago
Director of Business Development - North America
Greater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago
Commerce Business Development Manager, Google Marketing Platform
Chicago, IL $134,500.00-$194,680.00 2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Business Development & Execution - Cream Cheese
Chicago, IL $134,500.00-$194,680.00 2 weeks ago
Vice President Business Development & Strategic Accounts
Downers Grove, IL $232,534.00-$348,802.00 1 week ago
Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago
Greater Chicago Area $70,000.00-$95,000.00 3 days ago
Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago
Vice President Business Development, FSI
Chicago, IL $139,500.00-$180,000.00 2 months ago
Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$180,000.00 3 days ago
Northbrook, IL $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago
Sr. Business Development Manager Flexible Packaging
Chicago, IL $105,200.00-$153,200.00 2 weeks ago
Sr. Business Development Manager, US Retail
Oakbrook Terrace, IL $97,500.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago
Chicago, IL $115,000.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-LjbffrTrending Searches in Chicago, IL
- Full time jobs near me Chicago, IL
- Local job openings
- Places hiring near me
- Job vacancies near me
- Business development jobs near me Chicago, IL
- Business development jobs hiring near me Chicago, IL
- Business development jobs hiring near Chicago, IL
- Business development jobs near Chicago, IL
- Business development jobs near me in Chicago, IL
- Business development jobs in Chicago, IL
Top trending job titles hiring now
- Business development manager
- Vice president, business development
- Accountant
- Vice president business development
- Rattler's cantina concessions attendant
- Strategic business development & partnerships vice president
- Vice president business development and marketing
- Ticket sales representative
- Assistant grounds manager
- Director, mergers & acquisitions
Popular Searches for Business Development
Other Jobs You May Like
Business Development Executive| Large Enterprise | Remote-TX, NY, DC, Chicago
Company : Gartner
Location : Chicago, IL
Staff Accountant With A National Company
Company : Waste Connections
Location : Elk Grove Village, IL
Director, Business Development & Acquisitions PDS&T
Company : Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Location : North Chicago, IL
Sr. Accountant - Lease Accounting (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
Company : US Foods
Location : Des Plaines, IL
Top searches
- Jobs hiring immediately
- Part time jobs near me
- Full time jobs near me
- Jobs that are hiring near me
- Jobs near me hiring now
- Business development jobs near me
- Business development jobs
- Business development jobs hiring near me
- Business development openings near me
- Business development vacancies near me
Employment opportunities at HDR