Senior Transportation Project Manager - Bridges and Structures

HDR; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager specializing in bridges and structures. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, including solid project management capabilities, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a PE license. Responsibilities include managing complex projects and leading a team to ensure compliance with quality and budgetary standards. This position is full-time with a focus on client relations and team coordination in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in bridges and structures required.
• 5+ years project management experience is essential.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multifaceted teams throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex projects and client relations.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management experience

Business development skills

Leadership skills

Technical proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads, Geopak, Inroads

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Bridges and Structures

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We look for career‑minded professionals to work as a key member of a bridges and structures team for moderate to large projects and work independently on smaller projects. This position leads a transportation team managing projects across multiple sectors.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium 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 throughout the 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 Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in bridges and structures
• Solid business development skills with history of winning projects as the proposed project manager or task lead
• Experience managing projects for DOT or Municipality
• Willingness to work full time onsite at Client or Project Offices
• Preference given to candidates local to: Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville
• Familiarity with Microstation, Open Roads, Geopak and/or Inroads, or similar

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 our clients and communities.

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.

Primary Location

United States – Tennessee – Nashville

Other Locations

United States – Tennessee – Memphis, United States – Tennessee – Knoxville, United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga, United States – Kentucky – Lexington

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Dec 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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