Project Manager - Transportation Construction

HDR; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Project Manager with CEI experience to lead construction engineering and inspection activities for major infrastructure projects in South Carolina. You will guide teams, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver on schedule.

Responsibilities include contract administration, change management, QA/QC, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders while supporting business development and mentoring CEI staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years related experience.
• 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all CEI activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Administer construction contracts, review/change orders, RFI's, and claims.
• Manage QA/QC programs with proper inspection, testing and documentation.
• Coordinate with governing agencies for project compliance.
• Support business development, proposals, interviews, and client relations.
• Track financials and adjust work to the schedule.
• Mentor and develop CEI staff.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Employee-owned culture

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?

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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 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 across 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
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• 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

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 Other Locations:United States-South Carolina-Greenville 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 Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.