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69 Hdr Program Lead Jobs Hiring Near You

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy ...

To support this growth, HDR is seeking a Canada Mining Practice Lead who is a Winner/Doer with a key focus on Technical Leadership/ Project Management/Program Building/ Staff Growth and Business ...

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy ... Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted ...

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy ... Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted ...

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$140 - $180/hr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy ...

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Tolling Market Lead The Tolling Market Lead will partner with our local area teams to cultivate and ... programs for toll facility clients across the 36 operating areas within HDR's transportation ...

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local ...

Tolling Market Lead The Tolling Market Lead will partner with our local area teams to cultivate and ... programs for toll facility clients across the 36 operating areas within HDR's transportation ...

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local ...

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... control and compliance program, lead abstract development and review activities for local ...

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HDR Jobs Information

Do workers at HDR get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Does HDR pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

At HDR, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
89% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from HDR affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at HDR?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at HDR worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do HDR workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it for HDR workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
90% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at HDR?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
95% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do HDR managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at HDR spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at HDR?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is a HDR job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
91% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Is working at HDR good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at HDR feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at HDR get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at HDR?

Some people feel stressed here.
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at HDR enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at HDR recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at HDR?

Most people got enough training when they started.
85% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at HDR?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 90% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think HDR’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
61% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how HDR is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
95% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Program Lead job openings at Hdr in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 93% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Highways Program Manager

HDR

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


HDR rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 453 rated engineering


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?

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.
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. 

HDR is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Highways Program Manager who will work collaboratively with WSDOT to guide planning, environmental, design, construction, and specialty support tasks. We are seeking a proactive communicator, with demonstrated ability to speak to a variety of audiences including executive-level leadership. They will be future-focused with knowledge of risks in the Pacific Northwest, such as seismic, landslides, and flooding as well as how those risks impact transportation infrastructure. They will have demonstrated experience in major highway corridor projects, and they will be skilled at applying innovative technologies, new delivery models, and creative approaches to meet the varied needs of complex programs. 

The professional also will be skilled at thinking big picture, including integrating with other local and regional transportation modal strategies to maximize other systems such as high-speed rail and air mobility planning in the region to maximize transportation system performance and regional mobility.
In the role of Highways Program Manager, we'll count on you to: 

  • Provide program management and leadership for programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies, working with client and program leadership

  • Lead all aspects of project development and delivery, including guiding alternative delivery projects

  • Advise WSDOT on the technical, regulatory, financial and community facets of complex programs, including proactively managing risks and leveraging lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address WSDOT's needs 

  • Inform program public and agency engagement strategy in consultation with Program Management

  • Work in close partnership with program leadership to direct the services provided by program teams comprised of HDR and subconsultants staff, promoting alignment within the team through effective and regular communications; managing team performance; overseeing a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations; and monitoring the program's financial performance against pre-established financial metrics and adjusting as necessary  

  • Coordinate with WSDOT regions, jurisdictional partners, and community groups to align planned and ongoing studies, needs, and priorities 

  • Give presentations, provide information to and coordinate with federal, state, and local agency officials, advocacy, and interest groups as well as members of the public 

  • Guide grant strategy and support efforts to secure long-term funding 

  • Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; and mentoring and training staff working on programs 

  • Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications 
 
  • A minimum of three (3) years of program management experience in a deputy role to the Program Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, with a cumulative capital value of $200 million or more 
  • A minimum of five (5) years of program management experience as a Project Manager or Project Controls Manager for the delivery of one or more programs, each with a capital value of $200 million or more; and/or a minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience as a Project Manager directing a multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of at least two (2) projects, each with a capital value of $50 million or more 
  • A license/certification
  • PMP certification
  • Familiar with Primavera P3 or SureTrak software preferred
  • Familiar with Prolog software preferred
     
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 10 years related experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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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About HDR

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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