Principal Project Manager

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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.

HDR is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Project Manager to join our growing Northern California Transportation Business Group. The ideal candidate will have experience working with transportation agencies and local municipalities in the Northern California area, delivering a variety of infrastructure improvement projects especially in the Planning and Project Approval and Environmental Document approval phases of project development.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of transportation projects within the highway, transit, ports, and rail market sectors, and technical expertise regarding California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) processes, and environmental procedures related to CEQA and NEPA approvals. Candidate must be able to work closely with our team and clients and offer strategic guidance regarding the review and completion of compliance requirements for large and complex transportation projects.

This is a seller/doer position and requires an individual with a strong character of self-motivation, technical capability, and team leadership.

Responsibilities include development and review of technical work products (environmental documents and technical studies), project management, marketing and business development, and client management. Technical work product input will include the preparation, planning, development, and/or analysis/review of technical studies that meet requirements of Caltrans' Standard Environmental Reference; CEQA and NEPA documents; federal and state permit applications; and similar reports/documents. Work will be accomplished independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.

Project Management will include establishing the sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of the project through successful completion (managing scope, schedule and budget) of the project using HDR's technology, standards, and project delivery practices. Candidate may be responsible for task management, staff management, and mentoring of junior and mid-level environmental planning staff.

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

* Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)

* Responsible for any project assignment regardless of size, visibility, number of disciplines, technical complexity or number of staff.

* Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.

* Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.

* Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.

* Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.

* Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to…