Senior Transportation Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

The Omaha team at HDR is seeking a success-oriented Roadway Project Manager to work on a variety of transportation projects, from small intersections to multimodal municipal roadway improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, client relationship building, and technical expertise in areas such as highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, and transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of large multidiscipline teams or medium-sized projects with high degree technical complexity.
• Prepare scope of services/fee proposals independently.
• Coordinate work of engineers and designers and balance staffing needs throughout the project’s development.
• Build and maintain client relationships, support pursuit and interview efforts, and identify potential opportunities.
• Support the growth and development of transportation engineers, EITs, and designers through mentoring and project assignments.
• Conduct internal work sessions for design development and contract documents in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Monitor workload needs throughout the entire project development to fully meet project needs.
• Actively participate in project reviews, implement QA/QC procedures, and proactively track financial aspects of projects.
• Work with Business Group Manager, Project Controller, and Department Manager for project reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• A minimum of 5 years of task lead/project management experience for highways and local roads projects.
• A professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marketing including preparing presentations and technical proposals.
• Experience in pursuit and development of alternative delivery projects.
• State DOT and local agency experience and relationships.
• Model-based digital delivery experience in Bentley (Microstation, Open Roads) or Autodesk (Autocad, Civil3D).
• Work cooperatively with other team members, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of task lead/project management experience for highways and local roads projects.

Skills

Leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams are required. Project management skills are desirable. Must have experience in urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and more. We also provide opportunities for professional development and growth through our Employee Network Groups and ongoing training programs.