Freight Rail Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager General to lead impactful projects. In this role, you will coordinate teams, manage client relations, and ensure compliance with governing agencies. Your expertise will help shape the future of freight rail systems while fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employee-owners to make a difference in communities across the nation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and be part of a culture that celebrates authenticity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience in project management.
• Ability to interact with design teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium projects.
• Track financial aspects and ensure timely completion of documents.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Project Management Software

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 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.

In the role of Project Manager General, we'll count on you to:

1. Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
2. Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
3. Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings
4. Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
5. Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
6. Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule
7. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
8. Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
9. Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A license/certification
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture

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.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Industry: Freight Rail

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Rail and Transit Systems

Job Posting: Mar 17, 2025