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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... This position will provide project management and technical services to Transit agency clients.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... This position will provide project management and technical services to Transit agency clients.

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager with transit experience to provide strategic leadership ...

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is seeking a Principal Project Manager with transit experience to provide strategic leadership ...

Coordinate project staffing and workload management on transit projects utilizing the HDR matrix of disciplines. * Manage QC/QA procedures and be responsible for the overall quality of project ...

Coordinate project staffing and workload management on transit projects utilizing the HDR matrix of disciplines. * Manage QC/QA procedures and be responsible for the overall quality of project ...

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Senior Transit Planning Project Manager to join our North Carolina team. This ...

Transit Project Manager

Chelmsford, MA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Project Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group and can work out of one of our regional offices in New England. Daily Duties and typical ...

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Project Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group and can work out of one of our regional offices in New England. Daily Duties and typical ...

Transit Project Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit Project Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group and can work out of one of our regional offices in New England. Daily Duties and typical ...

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market ...

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Senior Project Manager-Transit

New York, NY • On-site

HDR
Specialized Design Services • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter and rail transit projects.

  • Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor multidisciplinary projects, including coordinating design, plans, specifications, and estimates.

  • Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR, and participate in proposal development and marketing activities.


HDR rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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. 
 

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.
 

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Transit Project Manager to support HDR's Transit Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to Transit agency clients. Specifically, this individual will work to pursue, manage, and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to rail/transit projects. This position requires strong management skills and the ability to work with different facets of rail and public agency staff and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience working with Transit public agencies.  The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements associated with railway projects, design, operations, and maintenance and an understanding of project delivery processes for various phases of project development such as planning, conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC) and Construction Management (CM). The ideal candidate will also act as a seller-doer project manager that leads project pursuits and helps grow market share, through cooperation with the Transit Market Sector Leader and the business development and marketing team. 

The position may require travel to participate in client projects, marketing pursuits, and internal meetings and events.

 
In the role of Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to: 
 
  • Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of commuter and rail transit projects.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with a high degree of technical complexity and involving a large project staff of professionals and technicians; manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
  • Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
  • Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
  • Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help to enhance client relationships and be involved in contractual, design, and production meetings.
  • Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller-doer pursuit champion or support role, as appropriate.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of transit projects.
  • Work with Transit Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete deliverables on schedule.
  • Work with Transit Market Sector Leader and other area managers to supervise project staff, act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
  • Perform other duties, as needed
Preferred Qualifications 
 
  • Minimum 15 years of experience within the transit / rail engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Ability to manage large Transit Program/projects
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments
  • Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required
  • Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Project), engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenRail), estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (e.g., Prolog)
  • Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum 5 years project management experience
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
  • Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.


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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.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917