Project Manager - Transportation Construction

HDR; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, a leading engineering and construction firm, is seeking a Project Manager for the South Carolina Transportation CEI team. You will lead CEI activities on major infrastructure projects, administer contracts, and ensure QA/QC programs and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role also supports business development and client relationships. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 7 years of experience, and 2+ years in project management, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• At least 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Active participant in employee-owned culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all CEI activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Administer construction contracts, including change orders, supplements, RFIs, and claims.
• Manage QA/QC programs with proper inspection and documentation procedures.
• Coordinate with governing agencies for project compliance.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management as needed.
• Track financial aspects and coordinate team efforts to meet schedule.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Project Manager with the technical skills to support our nationally recognized Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in South Carolina. In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Lead and manage all Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Administer construction contracts, including review and processing of change orders, suplemental agreements, requests for information (RIFIs), and claims.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control programs, ensuring proper inspection, materials testing, and documentation procedures are implemented.
• Coordinate with various governing agencies for project compliance.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, project interviews, and client relationship management, as needed.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to-schedule.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Mentor and develop CEI staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of progressive working experience and expertise in the inspection and administration of infrastructure projects OR licensed professional engineer in the state of South Carolina (or the ability to obtain a SC PE within 6 months) with 15 years of progressive experience and expertise
• Experience with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) policies, procedures, specifications, and construction administration requirements, local candidates are preferred

Experience supporting alternative delivery projects, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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-South Carolina-Charleston

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Field Services

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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