Transportation Planning Project Manager
About the role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably—from designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports, and marine infrastructure. Your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities, and quality of life.
We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental specialists, strategic communications experts, economists, management consultants, and professionals across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility.
As an employee-owned company, HDR fosters a collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. This role may be based out of any of our North Carolina offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston-Salem, Wilmington).
Responsibilities
- Work as a member of our transportation planning section, providing technical expertise at the project level.
- Assist with growing HDR’s transportation planning and environmental services program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion.
- Take responsibility for project management, staff management, marketing, business development, and client management.
- Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management through successful completion, utilizing HDR’s technology, standards, and project delivery practices.
- Plan and direct medium- to large-sized environmental/planning tasks/projects for core business groups, including transportation, water/wastewater, resources, federal facilities, and other programs.
- Prepare, plan, and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEPA documents, and similar reports.
- Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
- Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise, including public participation and multi-agency coordination.
- Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules, and quality of products.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 7 years of related experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
- Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
- Local candidates preferred.
Benefits
As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Schedule
Full-time.
Primary location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh. Other locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville.