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
• 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

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree, PMP certification, preference given to local candidates
• Required 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

None specifically listed in the job posting.

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

Dec 8, 2025

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