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North Texas Aviation Market Sector Lead

HDR, Inc.
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jul 11, 2025

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?

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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.

North Texas Aviation Leader- HDR is looking for a Market Sector Leader to join our Aviation program in North Texas. The primary duties will include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity and involving managing project staff.



  • Will act as a seller/doer for current and future airport related projects in the North Texas market.
  • Will work with North Texas Area leadership on strategy, pursuits and delivery of projects.


* Will be responsible for managing staffing and workload through the entire project's development to complete the project on schedule and within budget.



  • Will be involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently, will establish client relations and will be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
  • Will conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
  • Will also work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews.
  • Will also be responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel.
  • Will typically supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Preferred Qualifications



  • Minimum 10 years of aviation-related engineering experience
  • A minimum 5 years aviation design project management experience
  • Texas PE license or ability to obtain
  • Knowledge of aviation market in North Texas including client relationships and past project experience preferred.
  • AutoCAD, MS Office and MS Project experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills are desired.
  • Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills are a must.
  • A commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
  • Preference given to local candidates.
  • Master's degree
  • CCM or PMP certification
  • 15 years of aviation-related design, construction and project management experience preferred


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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • A minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
  • Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market
  • Overall strong understanding of airfield design
  • Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated leadership 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.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Dallas
Other Locations : United States-Texas-Fort Worth
Industry : Aviation
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Airfield Design
Job Posting : Jul 11, 2025
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