Project Delivery Lead - Transportation

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation design firm is seeking a Project Delivery Lead in New York, NY. This role requires managing the transportation team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while mentoring staff in best practices. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 15 years of relevant project management experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This is a full-time position with a commitment to an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience in engineering.
• Professional registration or PE license required.
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive area transportation team to deliver successful projects.
• Serve as senior project manager coordinating activities.
• Develop controls and reporting procedures for project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Civil Engineering

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Delivery Lead – Transportation – (190231)

At HDR, employee‑owners shape the future of transportation by designing resilient infrastructure and advancing multimodal mobility. As part of our Transportation Business Group in NY/NJ, you will help deliver projects that improve safety, sustainability, and community connectivity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive the area transportation team to deliver successful projects on schedule and on budget.
• Serve as a senior project manager, coordinating program activities with area leadership.
• Develop and implement business‑group controls and reporting procedures for project delivery.
• Mentor and train staff in project‑management best practices.
• Monitor and mitigate project loss and claims.
• Coordinate with quality, commercial, production, and BIM managers for project success.
• Oversee work‑share reporting and workload coordination with the Business Group Manager.
• Streamline area‑level project‑management processes and remove execution barriers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
• PE license required.
• 15+ years of project‑management experience in engineering.
• Experience with an A/E/C firm preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts for an engineering team.
• Preference for local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification as required.
• Strong communication, listening, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and organizational tasks.
• Commitment to HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Location

United States – New York – New York

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

January 15, 2026

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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