Principal Transportation Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Principal Transportation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams from development to close-out, coordinate staffing and manage budgets across complex transportation projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 7+ years PM experience, PE license and strong leadership with business development capabilities. Office software proficiency (MS Office, MS Project, Access) is needed, with an employee-owned culture and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• PE license recognized by the licensing board required.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience within engineering contexts.
• Strong leadership and business development skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multi-discipline teams through project lifecycle.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, design and production meetings.
• Track budgets and schedules to deliver within agreed parameters.
• Mentor junior project managers and supervise large project teams.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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.

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

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish 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
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experience
• A minimum 7 years project management experience

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 (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Sep 8, 2026

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