Transportation Assistant Project Manager

HDR; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking qualified candidates for roles in Nashville and surrounding areas in Tennessee. As a member of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you will focus on designing systems that enhance transportation infrastructure and community quality of life.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of experience, and holds a professional engineering license. Key responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project budgets.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• PMP certification.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Ability to work on project/client site.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle.
• Manage aspects of small projects or a single aspect of larger projects.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on budget and schedule.
• Work with leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Budget management

Engineering principles

MS Office proficiency

Use of MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you will 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, and community quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's life cycle (from development and initiation to close‑out) under the supervision of a Project Manager.
• Manage many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a larger project.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Ability to work on project/client site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project (Access experience is a plus).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Location

Primary: United States – Tennessee – Memphis. Other locations: Knoxville, Brentwood, Jackson, Chattanooga, Nashville.

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.