Transit / Rail Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to oversee transit projects in Virginia and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive project management experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing capital program engineering projects from conceptual design through completion, establishing client relations, and ensuring compliance with governing agencies. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience in engineering projects.
• Preferred PMP certification and Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 2+ years of direct project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering design and construction from conceptual design to completion.
• Coordinate work and maintain project schedules.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Technical expertise in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

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?

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Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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 works 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).

Responsibilities

• 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

• PMP certification.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

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

Primary Location

United States, District of Columbia, Washington DC

Other Locations

United States, Virginia, Glen Allen; United States, Maryland, Baltimore

Industry

Transit

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

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

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