Senior Transportation Project Manager

HDR; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in South Carolina. You will lead teams to design resilient transportation infrastructure and ensure high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 10 years of related experience, and possess a Professional Engineering license. Join an inclusive environment where your skills will contribute to impactful projects that enhance community safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in engineering and project management.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in complex projects.
• Professional Engineering license recognized by local licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage aspects of large multi-discipline projects with high technical complexity.
• Establish and maintain client relations; participate in various meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

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, and everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, the Senior Transportation Project Manager will help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The role will involve designing resilient highways, iconic bridges, transit, rail, aviation, and marine infrastructure while directly supporting economic vitality, public safety, and the quality of life for communities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of single‑discipline or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage all aspects of large multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized projects with high technical complexity, involving a large project staff.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and participate in marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, adjusting work effort with the team to keep work within budget and schedule parameters.
• Work with Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staff and mentor less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• PMP certification.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the local licensing board (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Location

Primary: United States—South Carolina—Charleston
Other: Columbia, Greenville, Fort Mill

Additional Information

HDR is an affirmative‑action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records. For more information, visit HDR Equal Opportunity Employer.