Transportation Planning Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transportation Planning Project Manager to lead and grow our planning team in North Carolina. You will oversee medium to large environmental/planning projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with multiple design teams and agencies to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.

Responsibilities include directing studies, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring high-quality products while supporting HDR's employee-owned culture and regional project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to work with diverse design teams and communicate clearly.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the transportation planning section.
• Provide technical project expertise and support growth of HDR's planning and environmental services.
• Manage projects and staff, including budgets, schedules and client relationships.
• Sequence environmental tasks and manage projects from start to finish.
• Plan and direct medium- to large-sized environmental/planning tasks across groups.
• Prepare NEPA/SEPA studies and similar reports.
• Lead teams across local and regional offices and coordinate with agencies.
• Support regional and national projects with technical expertise and public participation.
• Maintain project budgets and ensure quality of products.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Transportation Planning Project Manager - ( 194315 )

Overview

HDR 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll 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, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of our transportation planning section.
• Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR’s transportation planning and environmental services program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our services.
• Take responsibility for project management and staff management, as well as marketing, business development and client management.
• Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of project through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards and project delivery practices.
• Plan and direct medium- to large-sized environmental/planning tasks/projects for our core business groups, including transportation, water/wastewater, resources, federal facilities, and other programs as identified.
• Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEPA documents and similar reports/documents.
• Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
• Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise and be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination.
• Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules and quality of products.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license, local candidates are preferred
• AICP certification

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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.

Locations

Primary Location

NC offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston-Salem, Wilmington) or other HDR NC locations as applicable.

Other Locations

North Carolina

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Transportation Planning

Job Posting

Jul 20, 2026

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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