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.
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. At HDR, transportation is the backbone of connected, resilient communities-and digital delivery is how we elevate the way infrastructure is designed and built. Within our Transportation Business Group, we deliver complex, high-impact projects across highways, bridges, transit, rail, aviation, ports, and marine infrastructure. Our multidisciplinary teams combine technical rigor, innovation, and collaboration to solve some of the most challenging mobility problems facing communities today. We're seeking an Area Digital Delivery Manager to lead and grow our Digital Delivery practice across Southern California. In this role, you'll provide strategic and technical leadership for BIM, VDC, and digital delivery services-ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across transportation projects of all sizes, including mega-projects.
You'll work side-by-side with project managers, technical leaders, and national digital leadership to shape standards, implement tools, mentor teams, and embed digital best practices into how HDR delivers transportation infrastructure. As an employee-owner, you'll have a direct stake in the success of our people, projects, and communities. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading Digital Delivery strategy, growth, and resourcing for Transportation in Southern California
* Establishing and standardizing Digital Delivery programs across BIM, VDC, data, and asset management
* Coordinating with Project Controls, GIS, and Visualization teams to enhance project delivery
* Supporting national initiatives for BIM standards, training, best practices, and thought leadership
* Identifying staffing needs and building a strong, scalable Digital Delivery team
* Managing Digital Delivery execution on major transportation projects
* Developing scopes, fees, BIM Execution Plans, and enforcing delivery standards
* Overseeing QA/QC for models, drawings, and interdisciplinary coordination
* Supporting Common Data Environment setup and governance
* Successfully managing multiple complex projects with accuracy and accountability
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience
- Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies
- Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications
- Familiar with content creation and management concepts
- Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential
- Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and an excellent work ethic
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.) Irvine, CA: $102,396 - $146,280
Primary Location
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United States-California-Irvine
Industry
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Highway + Road
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Geomatics and Remote Sensing
Job Posting
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Feb 20, 2026 |
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Feb 21, 2026