Project Manager - Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering in Walnut Creek, CA. You will manage various capital projects from design to completion, ensuring safety and sustainability. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in project management. The role offers a competitive compensation package and a host of benefits, fostering an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years in project management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project schedules.
• Conduct field inspections and manage work progress.

Skills

Project management

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Project Manager – Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering at HDR

HDR is an employee‑owned design and engineering firm that partners with transportation agencies to develop safe, sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a member of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you will lead transit capital projects in Northern California, working directly with agencies such as BART, CCJPA, and Caltrain.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs from conceptual design through completion; project areas may include trackwork, station improvements, traction power and electrical systems, automated fare collection, and tasks related to state‑of‑good repair.
• Perform construction project management duties: prepare cost estimates; develop and monitor project schedules and budgets; conduct field inspections; and monitor work in progress.
• Ensure that the proactive project management system plans, organizes, controls, and evaluates all work.
• Produce and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and manage technical personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Location

Walnut Creek, California (Primary) – Other locations include Oakland, California.

Full‑time, Regular employment.

Paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation range: $162,225 – $231,750 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geography.

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.