Transit / Rail Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support transit and rail projects in Virginia. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least 7 years of experience, including 2+ years in project management. Responsibilities involve managing engineering design and construction projects, client relations, and financial tracking. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) and PMP are preferred. This role offers a chance to impact transportation infrastructure positively.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with local transit agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects.
• Ensure all work complies with HDR’s project management system.
• Establish client relations and participate in marketing meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects.
• Coordinate work between professional staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement

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 authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster belonging throughout the company and in our communities. Our core question: What is our impact on the world?

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Position Overview

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market sectors. The role supports project management and technical services to transit and freight clients in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. It requires strong management skills and experience across transit capital and rail public projects.

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

The successful candidate will also 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).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in the assigned area from conceptual design through completion, including trackwork, station improvements, systems, automated fare collection and other tasks as needed for state of good repair.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through HDR’s proactive project management system.
• Coordinate work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the project’s development.
• Participate in reviews with 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 and coordinate and adjust effort to keep the work within agreement schedules.
• 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

• 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 proficiency; Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to participating in an employee‑owned culture.

Company Culture

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 trust, and connects us to our clients and communities.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States, Virginia, Vienna

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

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