Senior Transportation Project Manager

HDR; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Arizona seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead cross‑disciplinary teams from development to close out, managing budgets, schedules and client relations. You will coordinate staffing, QA/QC, and ensure deliverables meet scope and quality. HDR values inclusion and an employee‑owned culture, with opportunities across Phoenix/Tucson and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 10 years related experience required.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required.
• MS Office and MS Project proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate cross-disciplinary project teams through all lifecycle stages.
• Manage large, complex projects with substantial staff.
• Maintain client relations and engage in marketing and contracts.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure deliverables on schedule.
• Oversee budget tracking and project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS 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?

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.

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

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)


• Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff


• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently


• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings


• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders


• Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables 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 budget and schedule


• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews


• Implement QA/QC procedures


• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers


• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree


• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering


• 10 years related experience


• A minimum 5 years project management experience


• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: 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.

Primary Location:United States-Arizona-Phoenix Other Locations:United States-Arizona-Tucson Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Highways Job Posting:Oct 9, 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.