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Senior Transportation Project Manager

Job in Irvine, Orange County, California, 92713, USA
Listing for: HDR
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Overview

HDR’s Transportation Business Group is focused on shaping the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, and other specialists to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. We are employee-owners, which supports a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and authentic contributions.

Responsibilities
  • Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
  • Manage all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity, involving multiple project staff.
  • Produce, prioritize, pursue and coordinate several projects concurrently.
  • Establish and maintain client relations; be involved with marketing, contractual commitments, design standards, and lead production meetings.
  • Conduct work sessions for deliverable development with staff, reviewing agencies and project sponsors/stakeholders.
  • Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle; ensure quality deliverables and manage the critical path schedule.
  • Track financial aspects of projects; coordinate and adjust work effort to stay within budget and schedule.
  • Work with Accounting, Operations, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
  • Actively lead and implement QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy and clarity of deliverables.
  • Supervise project staff and mentor less-experienced Project Managers, Engineers, or Engineers in Training.
  • Perform periodic check-ins with staff to confirm deliverables meet schedule commitments.
  • Other duties as needed including supervisory responsibilities of direct reports.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years related civil design and management experience.
  • Project management experience on active design projects involving roadway and railway elements.
  • Clear written and oral communication with a delivery team in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Familiarity with CAD / GIS / design calculation software to lead team members in production of engineering concepts, capital cost determinations, and design-level drawings.
  • Ability to lead proposal development and client-focused pursuits for projects related to CEQA/NEPA to achieve environmental clearance through final design and construction.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 10 years related experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
  • Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position location (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
  • MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus).
  • Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
  • Commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Additional Information

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. The compensation range is dependent on skills, experience, education, and location. Primary location:
United States-California-Riverside. Other locations include Irvine, Los Angeles.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee Status:
Regular.

Our eight Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement, including Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, and Young Professionals.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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