Senior Project Manager - Part - time

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Part-time Senior Project Manager in Alaska to lead urban roadway design projects, oversee QA on major transportation systems, and guide a team of professionals.

The role emphasizes client interaction and technical leadership across disciplines, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient mobility solutions. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in roadway design, Alaska project experience, and PE licensure or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and PE license or equivalent; leadership and communication skills expected.
• 10+ years in roadway engineering design with urban and rural experience.
• Experience managing Alaska DOT&PF projects is a strong plus.
• Strong client-facing and team-leading capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical role in urban roadway design projects.
• Perform QA checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state systems.
• Act as a technical expert in a specialization and resolve complex problems.
• Manage project activities and interact with clients as needed.
• Supervise medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead design

Project management

Client interaction

Quality assurance

Team supervision

Proposal review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD

Survey coordination

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 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.

In the part time role of Senior Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in the lead technical role in the detailed development of urban roadway design projects
• Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Assume some project management duties as needed and have a fair amount of client interaction
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years project management experience (scope, schedule, budget)
• Experience managing projects for clients in Alaska specifically the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
• Strong relationships within the Alaska A&E industry
• Ability to promote delivery of all HDR services to clients and serve as a Project Manager and Lead Designer for transportation/roadway projects
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of key projects to support a positive client experience
• Perform quality reviews of proposal and interview materials
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Project management skills desirable
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus
• 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-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Highways

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026