Rail Construction Inspector

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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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.

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.

The freight rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. Whether it is a traditional railroad structure across a major river, or an engineering marvel that redefines freight mobility at historic bottlenecks, you will have created something that matters.

HDR Rail Construction Managers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our proven workshare approach provides opportunities to work across our transportation program and participate with clients and projects around the globe. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment.

If that sounds good to you, please apply!

• As an employee-owner in this Rail Construction Inspector Coordinator role, we’ll count on you to:
• Manage all field aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects with clients, designers, and construction management teams.
• Serve as the internal support and client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.
• Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedules, and estimate packages.
• Extended travel to project locations for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Support the construction management services to grow and develop construction management teams.
• Serve as a technical expert in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.
• Participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents and meetings, including project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as the development of cost estimates based on design criteria, project guides, and project controls.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multi-disciplinary teams to manage and/or coordinate workloads throughout the entire project.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work…