Senior Highway Project Manager: Lead Roadway Projects

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR's Transportation Business Group seeks experienced and licensed project managers for highway/roadway projects in Florida. Roles can be based in Tampa, Sarasota, or Orlando, with local candidates preferred.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and build client relationships while upholding HDR's employee-owned culture and delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10 years related experience and 5+ years project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency; Access a plus.
• Strong leadership, business development and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage small to medium single-discipline or large routine projects.
• Independently coordinate engineers and planning teams across projects.
• Establish client relations and participate in design and production meetings.
• Lead internal and external design teams to foster collaboration.
• Coordinate workload and ensure on-schedule document completion.
• Track financials and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with PMs, Department Manager and leadership as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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, 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.

HDR's Transportation Business Group is hiring experienced and licensed project managers for our Highway/Roadway Division. Positions can be based out of Tampa, Sarasota, or Orlando but we will also consider other local offices in the region.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Lead internal and external design teams to foster a collaborative design and production process.
• Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing highway/roadway engineering projects
• Experience in marketing including leading the preparation of presentations and technical proposals to FDOT and Florida local government agencies
• PMP
• Local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A 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.

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 15, 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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