Railroad Project Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Railroad Project Manager to join our team. This position involves serving as a Project Manager or leading the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager or lead the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of main line, industrial, yard and terminal projects with Class I railroads, short line railroads, industrial clients, and agencies.
• Develop client relationships to identify project opportunities.
• Effectively communicate between client and project team.
• Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities.
• Be able to direct and mentor junior staff.
• Be able to plan, organize, and coordinate with other technical and clerical professionals on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Capture and coordinate the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects including the planning and environmental process.
• Perform detailed QC reviews of railroad projects.
• Project management responsibilities may include managing scope, budget, and schedule, as well as development of design criteria, specifications, project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls.
• This position may require periodic client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction reviews, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience using MicroStation and OpenRoads/OpenRail, or other BIM Software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, InRoads, Geopak, etc.).
• Experience in technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients and the public.
• Local client experience.
• Construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Experience in developing project scopes, programming, and fee proposals strongly preferred.
• Experience with client management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• The ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.