Project Manager - Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering

HDR; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager for its Transportation group in Northern California. You will manage capital design and construction projects across transit sectors, coordinating trackwork, stations, traction power, and related systems.

The role requires on-site work with client offices and will involve leadership across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a PE license, a strong PM track record in transit, and a proven ability to deliver on schedule and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years related experience including 5+ years in project management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• MS Office and MS Project experience; Access a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital design and construction projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, budgets, and conduct field inspections.
• Ensure proactive project management plans and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Lead and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Uphold company policy and drive customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams and provide design support.
• This is a full-time opportunity.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access (Experience would be a plus)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll 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, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're 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. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR seeks a highly motivated project manager to work in the transit market sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to transit clients in Northern California. Specifically, this individual may work in client offices to manage and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to transit projects. This position requires strong management skills and the ability to work with different facets of transit capital projects. This position requires on-site work with client offices, and hiring will be contingent upon client approval.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with transit agencies in California experience working with transit agencies such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), and Caltrain is highly desirable. The successful candidate shall demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements and has an understanding of project delivery processes for various phases of project development such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC).

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

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in assigned areas from conceptual design through completion; project areas may include Trackwork, station improvements, Traction Power and electrical systems, automated fare collection, and other tasks as needed for state-of-good repair.
• Perform construction project management duties; prepares cost estimates; prepares and monitors project schedules and budgets; conducts field inspections as required; monitors work in progress.
• See that the proactive project management system plans, organizes, controls, and evaluates all work.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Work with multidiscipline teams and manage technical personnel
• Perform other duties as needed
• This is a FULL TIME opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Understanding of Traction power systems for various Transit agencies
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experienceA minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term 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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $162,225 - $231,750 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:United States-California-Walnut Creek Other Locations:United States-California-Oakland Industry:Transit Schedule:Full‑time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Rail and Transit Systems Job Posting:Aug 25, 2026

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