Project Manager - Passenger Rail & Transit Engineering

Project Manager – Transit

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on 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.

• Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in assigned areas from conceptual design through completion; project areas may include Trackwork, station improvements, Traction Power and electrical systems, automated fare collection, and other tasks as needed for state‑of‑good repair.
• Perform construction project management duties; prepare cost estimates; prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; conduct field inspections as required; monitor work in progress.
• See that the proactive project management system plans, organizes, controls, and evaluates all work.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and manage technical personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

• PMP certification.
• Understanding of traction power systems for various transit agencies.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.

United States - California - Oakland

Full‑time

Regular

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.