Project Manager - Bridges and Structures

HDR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager - Bridges and Structures in Canada to lead multi-disciplinary teams from development to close-out. The role emphasizes client relations, budget control, and QA/QC in highway and bridge projects.

As an employee-owned company, HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative culture that values leadership and clear communication at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and professional engineering license (PE/P.Eng) required.
• 7+ years related experience, including at least 2 years in project management.
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams through the project's lifecycle.
• Manage complex small to medium projects and coordinate deliverables.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings.
• Ensure deliverables meet schedule, budget, and QA/QC requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?

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.

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.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager - Bridges and Structures to join our team of professionals. The primary responsibilities include:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Participate in meetings with clients to present work, discuss design issues, and support project coordination efforts under the direction of senior staff.
• Support the proposal preparation process for bridge design projects as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil / Structural Engineering.
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive engineering reports
• Experienced in reviewing engineering drawings, technical proposals and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate successfully (verbally, written, and in executive presentations) with internal and external clients and collaborators, and build well-developed teams and positive relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• 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 is required
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

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.) The pay range in Ontario: $103,000 - $147,000

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Burlington Other Locations: Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, Canada-Ontario-Toronto Industry: Highway + Road Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures Job Posting: Sep 18, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affineative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.