Principal Transportation Project Manager

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

HDR is an employee‑owned firm delivering projects that shape communities. As Principal Transportation Project Manager you will lead single or multi‑discipline teams through the full project lifecycle, from development to close‑out, while guiding scope, schedule and budget.

You will build client relations, participate in marketing and contractual meetings, supervise large project staffs, mentor junior managers, and implement QA/QC procedures within HDR’s inclusive, employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 15 years related experience; a minimum of 7 years project management experience.
• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access experience a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams through 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 with other staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the project life cycle, ensuring deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects and coordinate with team to stay within budget and schedule.
• Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor less-experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

PMP certification

Professional Engineer 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

• Master's degree
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 15 years related experienceA 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

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiritive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.