Transit / Rail Project Manager
About the role
HDR is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market sectors. This Position is responsible for providing project management and technical services to Transit and Freight clients in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in assigned area from conceptual design through completion
- project areas may include trackwork, station improvements, systems, automated fare collection and other tasks as needed for state of good repair
- See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through HDR's proactive project management system
- Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development
- Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance
- Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
- Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff
- Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree
- PMP certification
- Preference given to local candidates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7 years related experience
- Minimum 2 years project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Skills
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements
Extensive knowledge of transit focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC)
Benefits
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.)
Pay
Baltimore, MD: $112,529 - $160,755
Fulton, MD: $117,887 - $168,410
Washington, DC: $128,604 - $183,720
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Transit Engineering
Job Posting
Dec 8, 2025