Transportation Planning Project Lead (NC)

HDR; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Project Manager to lead transportation planning and environmental projects in North Carolina. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, staff, and business development while coordinating with design teams across multiple projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in the field, 2+ years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. Local candidates are preferred for Raleigh and surrounding locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Active participant in an employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and environmental projects, manage budgets and schedules.
• Manage staff, marketing, business development and client relations.
• Coordinate environmental tasks and project delivery using HDR standards.
• Direct medium to large environmental/planning tasks for core groups.
• Prepare and review NEPA/SEPA documents and related reports.
• Oversee independent and team work, ensuring quality of deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Client management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license

AICP certification

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Project Manager to lead transportation planning and environmental projects in North Carolina. The role involves managing budgets, schedules, staff, and business development while coordinating with design teams across multiple projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in the field, 2+ years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. Local candidates are preferred for Raleigh and surrounding locations.