Tolling Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Scaggsville (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Tolling Project Manager within the Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation group in Maryland. You will lead toll systems and roadside projects, develop system requirements, and manage scopes, schedules and budgets for tolling initiatives.

You will mentor junior staff, support business development, and collaborate with clients and FHWA/State DOTs to deliver resilient, safe and efficient tolling solutions across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in tolling, systems, or revenue collection.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee toll systems and toll technology projects from planning to operations.
• Develop roadside and back‑office system requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.
• Manage scopes, cost estimates, procurement documents, and contracts.
• Support design‑build procurement and program management for toll work elements.
• Lead system integration plans, testing procedures, and commissioning documents.

Skills

Project management

Tolling technology

Leadership

Technical writing

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Electrical/ Systems/ Software Engineering, or related field

Master's in business administration

Job description

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Fulton, MD: $126,203 - $180,290.

Primary Location: United States-Maryland-Fulton

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation

Job Posting: Sep 1, 2026

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'

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.

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's Advanced Technologies for Surface Transportation group (ATST) is seeking a Tolling Project Manager to join our growing team. The primary responsibilities are to lead toll systems and roadside project delivery, and support transportation clients in toll planning, procurement, development, design, operations, and change management. In addition, the successful candidate will also assist in business development and growing HDR's tolling business and be responsible for development of scopes, schedules, and budgets for tolling related projects. The successful candidate will supervise and support the development and growth of junior level staff.

At this point in your career, you know what you're looking for in your next role: A solid company with collaborative colleagues that do interesting and unique work for clients that trust them to push open the doors to what's possible. That's what you'll find at HDR.

We are an employee‑owned company with more than 100 years of making great things possible together with our clients. Yes, we have the industry awards to prove it, but our pride is in our people. Smart, hardworking team members who take their employee ownership seriously and will have your back at every turn. Their expertise will motivate you to be your best and develop new and better solutions.

In the role of Tolling Project Manager, we’ll count on you to:

Technical Delivery

• Provide oversight and/or manage toll systems and toll technology projects including planning, engineering, design, deployment, integration, testing, commissioning, operations, maintenance, communications and overall management.
• Design and development of tolling concepts and reports including development of roadside and back‑office system requirements, specifications, and performance metrics.
• Review and assessment of tolling solutions including the development of independent cost estimates, accuracy assessments, and feasibility. Develop and manage scopes of work, cost estimates, procurement documents, contract documents, and provide oversight of project tasks, deliverables, and sub‑contracts.
• Support design‑build procurement processes and/or general program management contracts for toll related work elements including direct interaction with clients, and manage project meetings, design reviews, operations, project production and delivery.
• Prepare and/or perform technical review of toll systems planning studies, engineering analyses, Concepts of Operations, and implementation plans; communications and operating systems.
• Develop and/or review system integration plans, testing procedures and commissioning documents for toll systems.
• Support field work with technical staff to collect site specific data as projects require.
• Assist with the design & implementation of toll related ITS projects including national ITS Standards, Active Traffic Management, communications systems, power distribution networks, and traffic control equipment.

Program Development

• Assist with the development of local HDR office transportation programs and serve as a technical expert nationally.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contract administration, and design and production meetings.
• Leverage work‑share opportunities and coordinate workload with HDR business class managers locally and nationally.
• Implement HDR's QA/QC procedures.
• Support in the recruitment, hiring and technical training for junior staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, Systems, Software Engineering, or related engineering field
• 7+ years of experience in the tolling, systems, and/or revenue collection industry
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Familiarity with toll collection technologies and equipment, electronic payment systems, video systems, toll infrastructure, traffic management, information and communication technologies for toll system design and operations
• Proven leadership, project management, business development, technical writing, communications, and mentoring skills
• Experience working with multiple state DOTs/ regionsand Toll / Thruway / Turnpike Authorities.
• Master's in business administration
• Involvement in professional organizationsin the tolling and transportation technology field such as IBTTA and ITS America
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (MD / VA / DC) Area

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must