Head of Project Management (Construction)

As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. 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, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you’re modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single‑discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects

Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development

Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to schedule

Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule

Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable‑stayed), box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects

Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development

Keywords: Bridge Project Manager, Caltrans bridge, California High Speed Rail, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA

California High Speed Rail Experience

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA

Prestress Concrete Design

CIP Concrete design

Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software

PMP certification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

A minimum 2 years project management experience

MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

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. We provide 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. Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule: Full‑time

Bridges and Structures

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.