Transit / Rail Project Manager

HDR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 112,529 - 160,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is looking for a Transit / Rail Project Manager to manage engineering design and construction projects in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 7 years of related experience, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This role involves coordinating project work, establishing client relations, and ensuring project compliance with governing agencies. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, with a competitive salary range based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects.
• Coordinate work of professional staff throughout the project's development.
• Track financial aspects of projects to ensure completion within schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget tracking

Technical knowledge of rail projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

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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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and our communities. What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market sectors. This position provides project management and technical services to transit and freight clients in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. It requires strong management skills and working with different facets of transit capital projects and rail public projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience with local transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Maryland Transit Administration, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, as well as Class I railroads CSXT and NS.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local standards and requirements, and extensive knowledge of transit-focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC).

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in the assigned area from conceptual design through completion; project areas may include trackwork, station improvements, systems, automated fare collection, and other tasks as needed for state of good repair.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through HDR's proactive project management system.
• Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for design development and contract documents in conjunction with other staff.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule.
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location: Baltimore, MD: $112,529 - $160,755; Fulton, MD: $117,887 - $168,410; Washington, DC: $128,604 - $183,720.

Location

Primary Location: United States, Virginia, Vienna
Other Locations: United States District of Columbia, Washington DC; United States, Virginia, Glen Allen; United States, Maryland, Baltimore

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.