Senior Transit Project Manager

HDR; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Transit Project Manager to lead complex transit infrastructure projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project delivery from planning through construction. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in the transit industry, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering long-term client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on transit projects across North America while being part of a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Ownership

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transit and roadway engineering.
• 5+ years managing complex transit projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex transit projects from planning to construction.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Transit Project Manager . This individual will lead and manage complex transit projects - including Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Streetcar, Light Rail, Commuter Rail or Transit Support Facilities. The projects will range from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-profile transit infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Transit Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for pursuing, scoping, planning, scheduling, managing, directing, and monitoring projects. Your work may also include su pporting project management duties in delivering mega - transit projects or programs . These include design management , delivery management, or technical management roles . Addit ionally, you’ll be expected to collaborate and coordinate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across HDR’s global transit market sector. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in the transit industry, knowledge of client programs and experience managing multi-disciplinary project deliverables. This role will lead and support projects with the expectation that the candidate can travel to be in-person with clients and team s within North America .

In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as the project manager or in project management support roles on major transit infrastructure projects.

• Be responsible for general project administration including Document Controls, Procurement, DBE/ADA Civil Rights, Project Controls and Risk Management

• Develop work scopes and negotiate additional services contracts and contract changes for clients; coordinate and supervise engineering design activities Plan , organize, and manage capital project scopes, schedules, and budgets

• Take responsibility for the project from the proposal through preparation of plans, specifications and estimates of moderate to large transit projects

• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule and within budget

• Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development

• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate/adjust the work efforts with teams to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule

• F ostering long-term relationships with clients and partners to ensur e client satisfaction through excellent service and delivery.

• Collaborate with HDR’s national transit practice and contribute to business development, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and contract negotiation.

• Assist clients in the day-to-day project management activities of design, funding, construction and project control related to transit projects

• Lead teams on a variety of transportation planning and engineering projects

• Manage planning, engineering , and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of transit infrastructure and facilities

• Coordinate with governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, counties, DOT, utility companies, etc.) in the design and construction of transit projects

• Provide updates to design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for transit capital projects

• Participate in reviews and concept/design meetings with various clients and partners

• Conduct work sessions for design development

• Coordinate interdisciplinary r eview of documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines

• Attend client meetings and must have the ability to present a design approach for technical discussion

• Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance on technical approaches, quality assurance, and project delivery strategies.

• Implement QA/QC procedures

• Perform other design/engineering tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

• A minimum of 10 years combined experience in transit and /or roadway engineering

• At least 5 years of experience in managing complex transit projects with multi-disciplinary teams

• Professional Engineer ( PE ) license

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Competence in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Project

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple teams t hrough various tasks

• Experience working with public transportation ag encies and knowledge of FTA funding and regulatory processes.

• Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight.

• Experience with :

• Rail or BRT corridor design

• Project budgets, estimating, C ost control, scheduling and risk management

• Architectural design

• Systems design and construction

• Local, regional, state, and federal agencies, groups and organizations involved in transit planning and development

• National, State and Local Laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation

• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP designation

• Experience with alternative project delivery methods .

• Exper ience with Program Management .

• Active involvement in professional organizations (APTA, ASCE, WTS, etc.).

Traffic and transit signal priority (TSP) experience in order to work with department of transportations on behalf of project and its needs

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.