Senior Project Manager - Highways and Roads

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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.

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.

• Support and help lead the growth of our highway and road design group
• Lead, plan, direct and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically in excess of $5 million and involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and support marketing efforts, including leading pursuits
• Lead schematic, design development and contract document preparation in conjunction with Project Managers, engineers, and other technical professionals across all applicable disciplines
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project development to meet milestone deadlines
• Manage the financial success of projects in conjunction with the Project staff, Project Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Department Manager
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Support and execute training for personnel
• Supervise staff, as assigned, and support the growth and development of highway engineers, EITs, and designers

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in project management including management of MTO detail design assignments
• Extensive knowledge of Ministry of Transportation design practices and requirements, including application of design standards, CDED, and preparing contracts
• Eligible to be qualified in MTO RAQS under Detail Design – High Complexity
• Strong communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills
• Experience with alternate delivery models on owner and delivery sides.
• PMP Certification
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D, Microstation, and Bentley InRoads / Open Roads
• Experience with municipal projects and utility coordination

• 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…