Transportation Project Manager (Nashville)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Nashville, TN. You will lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure project quality while fostering a collaborative culture. The role requires 7 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. The company values diversity and inclusion, making it essential for candidates to be engaged and active in team dynamics. This position is full-time with an emphasis on innovative solutions in transportation.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience is necessary.
• Ability to interact with various design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to mitigate concerns.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story 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.

In the role of Transportation Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Lead multidisciplinary Project Teams.

Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and budgets to ensure the development process and deliverables meet or exceed standards.

Proactively lead internal and external Project Team members to achieve project milestones using project management tools and software that determine project priorities and critical paths.

Effectively coordinate with other disciplines within client environment to mitigate constructability and maintenance concerns and proactively address risk factors.

Manage change by effectively communicating and maintaining complete and accurate documentation to document project decisions and efficiently resolve questions as projects progress.

Partner with other functional areas to understand multidisciplinary project goals, prioritization, and opportunities for innovation.

Identify potential trade-offs and best practices and coordinate with other technical disciplines to reduce, eliminate, or lessen impacts.

Implement Client's Quality Assurance Process to ensure a direct relationship between quality and work outcomes.

Coordinate quality control and quality assurance tasks with the Project Team members and the Quality Team to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.

Perform tasks in alignment with roles and responsibilities for the Project Manager as listed in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) to maintain the project scope in alignment with the goals of asset management and approved project commitments.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification Project Management Experience DOT Experience 3-4 days a week at client office

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

Other Locations

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Jan 15, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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