Senior Transit Project Manager

HDR•Washington, DC

About The Position

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? 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. 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. As a Senior Transit Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for pursuing, scoping, planning, scheduling, managing, directing, and monitoring projects. Your work may also include supporting project management duties in delivering mega-transit projects or programs. These include design management, delivery management, or technical management roles. Additionally, you’ll be expected to collaborate and coordinate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across HDR’s global transit market sector. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in the transit industry, knowledge of client programs and experience managing multi-disciplinary project deliverables. This role will lead and support projects with the expectation that candidates can travel to be in-person with clients and teams within North America.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
Master's degree
PMP certification
A minimum of 10 years' experience in transit engineering
At least 5 years of experience in managing complex transit projects with multi-disciplinary teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple teams through various tasks
Experience working with public transportation agencies and knowledge of FTA funding and regulatory processes.
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight.
Preference given to local candidates
Experience with: Rail or BRT corridor design
Project budgets, estimating, Cost control, scheduling and risk management
Local, regional, state, and federal agencies, groups and organizations involved in transit planning and development
Experience with agencies such as Amtrak, WMATA, VRE, Marc, MTA preferred
National, State and Local Laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines

Responsibilities

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 must have the ability to present a design approach for technical discussion
Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance on technical approaches, quality assurance, and project delivery strategies.
Implement QA/QC procedures
Perform other design/engineering tasks as assigned