Senior Transportation Project Manager
About the role
We'll count on you to direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Your project management will support a wide variety of projects including county projects, municipalities, small and large DOT projects, and large national projects.
Collaborate and support cross-discipline projects with our Water and Building Engineering Services business groups that involve roadway staff.
Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
Implement QA/QC procedures.
Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers.
Perform other duties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out)
- Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving a large project staff
- Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
- Support a wide variety of projects including county projects, municipalities, small and large DOT projects, and large national projects
- Collaborate and support cross-discipline projects with our Water and Building Engineering Services business groups that involve roadway staff
- Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
- Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
- Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
- Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
- Implement QA/QC procedures
- Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree
- PMP certification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 10 years related experience
- A minimum 5 years project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
- Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills
Qualifications
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Skills
- Flexibility to work remote
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements are available.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Highways
Industry
Highway + Road
Primary Location
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Other Locations
- United States-Kansas-Wichita
Job Posting
Nov 19, 2025
Company Information
- We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Our Beliefs
- We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
- We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities.
- We believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive innovation and improve outcomes.
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
- We are dedicated to building a culture of trust and collaboration that fosters a sense of belonging and supports the success of all employees.