Senior Transit Project Manager

Overview

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, we constantly ask:
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. HDR brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence.

Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. 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.

HDR is seeking a Senior Transit Project Manager. This individual will lead and manage complex transit projects—including Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Streetcar, Light Rail, Commuter Rail or Transit Support Facilities. The projects will range from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-profile transit infrastructure projects.

• Serve as the project manager or in project management support roles on major transit infrastructure projects.
• Be responsible for general project administration including Document Controls, Procurement, DBE/ADA Civil Rights, Project Controls and Risk Management.
• Develop work scopes and negotiate additional services contracts and contract changes for clients; coordinate and supervise engineering design activities; plan, organize, and manage capital project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Take responsibility for the project from the proposal through preparation of plans, specifications and estimates of moderate to large transit projects.
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete on schedule and within budget.
• Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development.
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate/adjust the work efforts with teams to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule.
• Foster long-term relationships with clients and partners to ensure client satisfaction through excellent service and delivery.
• Collaborate with HDR's national transit practice and contribute to business development, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and contract negotiation.
• Assist clients in the day-to-day project management activities of design, funding, construction and project control for transit projects.
• Lead teams on a variety of transportation planning and engineering projects.
• Manage planning, engineering, and architectural activities related to the design and construction of transit infrastructure and facilities.
• Coordinate with governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, counties, DOT, utility companies, etc.) in the design and construction of transit projects.
• Provide updates to design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for transit capital projects.
• Participate in reviews and concept/design meetings with various clients and partners.
• Conduct work sessions for design development.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary review of documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Attend client meetings and present a design approach for technical discussion.
• Manage and…