Senior Transportation Project Manager

Senior Transportation Project Manager - (187503) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and strive to impact the world through transportation that supports safety, sustainability, and economic vitality. Responsibilities Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out) Responsible for all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, involving multiple project staff Produce, prioritize, pursue and coordinate several projects concurrently Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual commitments, design standards and lead production meetings Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff, reviewing agencies and project sponsors/stakeholders Coordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of quality deliverables while managing critical path schedule Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to validate that work is completed within the parameters of agreed‑upon budget and schedule Work with the Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership for periodic project reviews Actively lead and implement QA/QC procedures to validate work is completed accurately and neatly Supervise project staff and act as a mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers, Engineers, or Engineers in Training Perform periodic check‑ins with staff and technical contributors to confirm deliverables are meeting schedule commitments Other duties as needed including but not limited to supervisory efforts of direct reports Preferred Qualifications 10 years related civil design and management experience Project management experience of active design projects involving roadway and railway elements. Clear written and oral communication with the delivery team in a multi‑disciplinary setting. Familiarity with various CAD / GIS / design calculation software to effectively lead team members in production of engineering concepts, capital cost determinations, and design level drawings Ability to lead proposal development and client focused pursuits for specific projects related to CEQA/NEPA to achieve environmental clearance all the way through final design and construction Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum of 5 years project management experience Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus) Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must Primary Location United States – California – Irvine Other Locations None specified Industry Highway + Road Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Business Class Highways Job Posting Date Feb 12, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr