Transportation Project Manager

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HDR Engineering has an opportunity for an Idaho Transportation Project Manager to work with a team of professionals in the planning, design, and support of construction of interstates, highways, urban streets, intersections, and pedestrian/bicycle projects that make a difference in our communities and across Idaho.

The candidate will apply a diverse knowledge of transportation engineering principles to a range of projects locally in Idaho and in support of other HDR offices across the country. The successful candidate will proactively develop client relationships, manage projects utilizing in-house design teams, and produce high‑quality work while meeting budget and schedule. Other responsibilities include performing design checks for compliance with design standards, quality control reviews, task management, and development of scopes of work and fee estimates.

The successful candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, lead or work cooperatively with staff in multiple offices, and have a vested interest in mentoring younger staff. The candidate will interface with project stakeholders, the public, and clients at project meetings and public open houses.

• Develop and manage project planning and design work from marketing proposal to final plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation design projects including interstates, highways, urban roadways, intersections, ped/bike, complete streets, and ADA.
• Interface with clients and lead client development to help expand our transportation practice in Idaho.
• Involve in planning to include corridor, safety, long‑range, system‑wide, policy, and active transportation.
• Manage, lead, and/or support interdisciplinary teams for engineering, public involvement, environmental services, planning, or other professionals.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, ensuring documents are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Experience managing and leading projects, project teams, and working with local agencies or governments.
• Experience leading teams that use Microstation with InRoads or Open Roads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD with Civil3D, or other CAD design software.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, providing high‑quality work and outstanding client service.
• Enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff.
• Willing to lead in a team environment.
• Comfortable with minimal oversight in performing tasks.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our vibrant, entrepreneurial employee‑owned culture.
• Passionate about the engineering profession and improving our communities through project and community service activities.
• Existing relationships with ITD, LHTAC, Highway Districts, and Cities throughout Idaho.
• Resides in or is willing to relocate to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to work from our local office and maintain accessibility for in‑person client meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States, Idaho, Boise
• Industry: Highway + Road
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Highways
• Job Posting Date:
  Dec 3, 2025

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.