Freight Rail Project Manager

HDR; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Project Manager General to lead small to medium projects. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of projects while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, significant project management experience, and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help create a positive impact in communities and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to work in a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, making every day an opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience with a minimum of 2 years in project management.
• Ability to interact with design teams and manage project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline projects.
• Coordinate work of professional staff throughout project development.
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PMP Certification

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 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.

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

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
• Establish client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
• Coordinate workload through entire project development, and ensure completion of documents 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 schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• 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
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.