Transportation Project Manager - Employee-Owned (Highways)

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

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