Transit Project Manager

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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 directly supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction managers, environmental specialists, strategic communicators, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether 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.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Transit Project Manager to support HDR’s Transit Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to Transit agency clients, pursuing, managing, and delivering rail/transit projects. Strong management skills and the ability to work with different facets of rail and public agency staff and capital projects are required.

• 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; 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 enhance client relationships, participating in contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller‑doer pursuit champion or support role.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of transit projects.
• Coordinate staffing and workload with the Transit Market Sector Leader and other area managers to complete deliverables on schedule.
• Supervise project staff, mentor less‑experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the Transit/rail engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Knowledge of FTA and transit project engineering requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Ability to manage large Transit Program/Projects and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project), engineering software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, Open Roads/Open Rail), estimating and scheduling software (Primavera P3 or Sure Trak), and project management software (Prolog).
• Able to pass a background check.
• Legally able to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. Driver’s…