Highway Project Manager

HDR is a company of employee-owners who value and respect each other, empowering authentic selves and new ideas. HDR fosters inclusion and broad community impact. HDR believes transportation is foundational to connected, thriving communities, and works to design systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. HDR’s Transportation Business Group brings together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental professionals, strategists, economists, and experts across disciplines to solve mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. Whether modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, HDR aims to shape the future of mobility and create meaningful impact. HDR is looking for a Highway Project Manager to join the North Carolina Transportation Business Group. This position may be based in any NC office (Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, Asheville, Winston-Salem). In this role, you will be expected to: Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out). Be responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects. Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently. Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings. Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders. Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule. Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure work is completed within the agreed budget and schedule. Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews. Implement QA/QC procedures. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree PMP certification Local candidates are preferred Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 7 years related experience including a minimum 2 years of project management experience Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng) MS Office and MS Project experience Demonstrated leadership skills Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture What We Believe HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to enable great things every day, shaping our collaborative culture and strengthening trust with clients and communities. Our Commitment As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. HDR supports eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) that foster belonging and provide opportunities to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Wilmington • Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-North Carolina-Asheville • Industry: Highway + Road • Schedule: Full-time • Employee Status: Regular • BusinessClass: Highways • Job Posting: Apr 27, 2026 HDR is committed to employment equity. HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr