Transportation Senior Engineering Project Manager

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:  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.

At HDR, we're 100% employee-owned and driven by the idea that we can make Hawai'i better—one project at a time. We're looking for an experienced Transportation Senior Project Manager to help lead major infrastructure initiatives across the islands.

• Lead large, complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects from planning through completion
• Oversee multiple high‑impact projects at once while keeping quality, budgets, and schedules on point
• Strengthen client relationships and take an active role in business development, proposals, and strategic planning
• Guide collaborative design sessions with your team, partners, and community stakeholders
• Manage staffing and project workloads with a sharp eye on deliverables and deadlines
• Monitor project finances, lead QA/QC efforts, and conduct key project reviews with operational leaders
• Mentor emerging project managers and foster a culture of excellence

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification

Because here, you’re not just a project manager—you’re a change maker. At HDR, we blend technical expertise with deep local knowledge, and we work together with heart and purpose to improve the places we call home.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a 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

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.

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.) Honolulu, Hawaii: $136,269 – $223,871.

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Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii. Industry: Highway + Road.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Highways. Job Posting:
May 28, 2025.