Transportation Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s Transportation Business Group seeks a Highway/Roads Project Manager to lead WisDOT and Local Program projects, providing technical expertise and managing CAD designers and staff. You will mentor teams, pursue new opportunities, manage client relationships, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions.

The role emphasizes project leadership within an employee-owned culture, with opportunities to engage in events and conferences and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with cross-disciplinary design teams and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; alignment with employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage WisDOT and Local Program projects.
• Provide technical expertise on WisDOT transportation projects.
• Oversee CAD designers and junior/mid-level staff.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Pursue projects and assist with proposals.
• Assist in managing client relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend events and conferences (Optional).
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Civil3D

CAD

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

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around 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

In the role of Highway/Roads Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage Projects – specifically WisDOT projects, and Local Program Projects.
• Provide technical expertise, in particular on WisDOT Transportation Projects
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and junior staff and mid-level staff
• Mentoring of junior and mid-level staff
• Pursue projects, assist with proposals
• Assist in managing client relationships
• Collaboratewith project managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Assistwith project management responsibilities as Deputy PM(Optional)
• Attend events and conferences (Optional)
• Other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience
• Civil3D Design and Modeling Experience

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

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-Wisconsin-Madison

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026

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