Highway Bridge Project Manager

HDR; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 110,656 - 158,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is looking for an experienced engineering professional to support their Transportation Business Group in Helena, Montana. This role involves managing projects, building client relationships, and leading a team of engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, extensive project management experience, and a professional engineering license.

HDR values a collaborative culture, offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership. The expected annual salary range is between $110,656 and $158,080 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience including 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized in Montana is required.
• Experience mentoring junior staff is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium engineering projects.
• Foster and develop client relationships.
• Coordinate work of engineers across project development.
• Perform complex structural planning and design for transportation projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project management

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LARSA

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and empowered to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. This role supports HDR’s Transportation Business Group by helping shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, economists, management consultants, and others 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 an employee-owned company and a foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects
• Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
• Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable-stayed), box culvert, and interchange design for highway projects
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
• Mentor younger staff and support continued development
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• PMP certification
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of bridges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

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 (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, 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.)

Montana: $110,656 - $158,080

Location

Primary Location: United States-Montana-Missoula. Other Locations: United States-Montana-Billings, Helena, Kalispell, Bozeman, Butte

Additional

Industry: Bridges | Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Bridges and Structures | Job Posting: Jun 26, 2026

Equal Opportunity

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.