Transit / Rail Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Transit and Rail Project Manager to support our growing markets in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. You will manage capital design and construction projects from concept through completion, working with trackwork, stations, systems and fare collection.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 7+ years in project management, PE license, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Project. Local candidates preferred; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience with at least 2 years PM experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access experience a plus.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout project development.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Track financials and ensure work is completed within schedule.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

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, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market sectors; This Position is responsible for providing project management and technical services to Transit and Freight clients in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. This position 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 also demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements and will have 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).

In the role of Transit / Rail Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in 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 team throughout 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 document in conjunction with other staff
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
• Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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.

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
• 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.) Baltimore, MD: $112,529 - $160,755 Fulton, MD: $117,887 - $168,410 Washington, DC: $128,604 - $183,720. Virginia: $116,480-$199,680.

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

Industry: Transit Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transit Engineering Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026

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.