Highway Project Manager

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Project Manager based in Wilmington, North Carolina. In this role, you will lead multi-discipline project teams, ensuring successful completion from project development to close-out. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a minimum of seven years of related experience, and PMP certification. The position requires strong leadership, commitment to company culture, and proficiency in MS Office and MS Project. Local candidates are preferred, and work supports community transportation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Seven years related experience including at least two years in project management.
• Professional engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate project work throughout lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain client relations.
• Track financial aspects of projects to adhere to budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

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

Every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe transportation is more than movement – it is the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you will 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, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out).
• Be 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 the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of an agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Seven years related experience inclusive of a minimum of two years experience in project management
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer, PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location: Wilmington, North Carolina. Other Locations: Winston‑Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville.

At HDR, we are 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.