Senior Transportation Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team at HDR. This role represents the planning, design, and construction interests of agencies throughout the delivery of transportation projects. You will direct and coordinate with multiple consultants, contractors, and agencies to establish the sequencing of projects from financing to completion.

Responsibilities

• Represent the planning, design and construction interests of agencies throughout the delivery of transportation projects
• Directing and coordinating with multiple consultants, contractors and agencies
• Help to establish the sequencing of project from financing to completion
• Provide oversight of the design and quality assurance processes
• Plan guidelines and performance specs for bidding
• Identify emerging technologies needed to best serve the interest of the client and project
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and delivery of technologies and services to clients
• Provide direction and be involved with community and public outreach activities related to the development of this project
• Oversee construction management sequence and delivery
• Develop and implement the company’s technology, standards, project delivery practices, facilities, equipment, tools, and associated training programs for the successful execution of all work associated with the project
• Serve as client manager and Senior Project manager
• Build area technical expertise and production capacity through recruitment and training
• Participate and engage technical experts in support of client development and project pursuits
• Participate and encourage technical expert involvement in industry organizations and functions including presentations and publications

Requirements

• 15+ years of highway, rail, or grade separation project management experience
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills
• Good communication, leadership, planning and mentoring skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration or a closely related field
• One of the following licenses/certifications: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification
• A minimum of six (6) years of program management experience, with at least four (4) years as a Program Manager or similar role with equivalent responsibilities
• Experience leading as a Program Manager or serving in a similar role on the delivery of two or more programs, each with a capital value of $350 million or more
• Experience delivering concurrent programs with a total value of $350 million or more qualifies as one of the required programs
• Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to client executives and in front of a large audience in a public setting
• Management experience with the implementation of projects or programs using alternative and collaborative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), progressive design-build (PDB), and/or construction management at-risk (CMAR)
• Familiarity with the various types of tools used to manage large programs - PMIS, CMIS, scheduling, cost control, document management, risk management, asset management, dashboard analytics, etc.
• Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• AICP Certification
• CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transit Engineering

Job Posting

Oct 17, 2025

IHDR

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.