Project Manager - Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering

HDR, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 162,225 - 231,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transit Project Manager to shape transportation systems in Northern California. The role involves managing capital design and construction projects across Trackwork, stations, traction power, and other safety-focused upgrades.

The position requires a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and 5+ years in project management. Strong leadership and business development skills are essential within HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• MS Office and MS Project experience; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects 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; prepare cost estimates, monitor project schedules and budgets, conduct field inspections as required, and monitor work in progress.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Business development

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

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. Your role as a Transit Project Manager will involve shaping the transportation systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably in Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects 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; prepare cost estimates, monitor project schedules and budgets, conduct field inspections as required, and monitor work in progress.
• Ensure 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Understanding of traction power systems for various transit agencies
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and project management skills

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including 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.

Location and Schedule

Primary Location: United States – California – Walnut Creek
Other Locations: United States – California – Oakland
Industry: Transit
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $162,225 – $231,750 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.