Senior Project Manager Engineer (Freight Rail)
About the role
HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to freight rail and public agency clients in a thriving region.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design-team management of Class I railroad, freight, short line, commuter, and rail transit projects.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with a high degree of technical complexity and involving a large project staff of professionals and technicians.
- Manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
- Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
- Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
- Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help to enhance client relationships and be involved in contractual, design, and production meetings.
- Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller-doer pursuit champion or support role, as appropriate.
- Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of railway projects.
- Work with Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete deliverables on schedule.
- Work with Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to supervise project staff, act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of experience within the railroad engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.
- Construction inspection or construction management experience.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Knowledge of Class I railroad public projects and engineering requirements.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments.
- Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Project), engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenRail), estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (e.g., Prolog).
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of related experience.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
- 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.
Skills
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements associated with railway projects, design, operations, and maintenance.
- Understanding of project delivery processes for various phases of project development such as planning, conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC) and Construction Management (CM).
Benefits
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $137,445 - $223,125
Schedule
Full-time
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Job Posting
Dec 23, 2025
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