Transportation Planning Deputy Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Transportation Planning Deputy Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role provides support for transportation planning services for transit agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, cities, and counties. You will lead project tasks and small/medium projects including complete streets, transit plans, corridor studies, multimodal studies, first and last mile analyses, bike and pedestrian plans, transportation demand management (TDM) plans, and other transportation planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for transportation planning services for transit agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, cities, and counties
• Lead project tasks and small/medium projects including complete streets, transit plans, corridor studies, multimodal studies, first and last mile analyses, bike and pedestrian plans, transportation demand management (TDM) plans, and other transportation planning efforts
• Serve as Deputy Project Manager for larger projects
• Collect, analyze, and manage project-related data developed through research, interviews, map reviews, land use surveys, and socioeconomic analysis
• Develop GIS and graphic maps conveying complex data through a visual lens
• Develop high quality project presentations/graphics and communicate complex transportation planning concepts in a simple and relatable manner
• Lead the preparation and internal quality control process of technical reports and memorandums
• Support business development efforts and client relationships (with the support of senior staff)
• Support public information efforts, meetings, and hearings
• Delegate work and guide less experienced staff
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Civil Engineering, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience
• Possess excellent analytical and communication skills
• Understand multimodal planning and land use principles
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, City/Urban Planning or related discipline preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, ArcGIS Pro
• Knowledge of SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Knowledge of political, socioeconomic, land use, and environmental issues that influence transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years related experience
• Ability to interact with various design teams
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 is $101,000 - $144,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transportation Planning

Job Posting

Jul 2, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Our Commitment

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.