Transit Construction Management Lead

About the role

HDR’s Field Services team delivers infrastructure projects—from highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities—with a focus on quality, safety, and trust. This newly created Transit Construction Management Lead position in the Washington Transportation Construction Management program will lead the growth, delivery, and operational success of all transit construction management services in Washington. Reporting to the WA Area Transportation Construction Management Business Class Lead, the role provides leadership in business development, staffing, project delivery, and staff development while fostering collaboration across HDR’s transportation teams and supporting the employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of the production section, including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support.
• Function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in production responsibilities on projects while maintaining management duties.
• Handle administrative responsibilities for section staff and technical service functions, and coordinate services with other sections.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Engage directly with industrial and public clients on marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management systems.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff on local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Construction Management (CM) certification.
• Transit construction experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time away and parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation range: $131,964 – $188,520, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.

Schedule

Full‑time, regular employee status.