HDR
Overview
HDR is seeking a
Senior Rail Operations Project Manager
to lead freight and passenger rail projects, providing operations expertise and client-facing leadership. Responsibilities Develop operating plans for freight and passenger rail projects Create and deliver planning documents, reports, and presentations that describe and elaborate new or changed rail operations Advise and mentor Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) modelers, support the development of realistic RTC model inputs, and analyze and verify RTC model outputs Provide freight and passenger rail operations expertise to internal HDR team members, including engineers, economists, planners and environmental scientists Be the primary point of contact with clients and maintain HDRs reputation as an expert, trusted advisor Maintain and develop client relationships with freight railroad officials and public agency officials Participate in industry associations and events Lead proposal development efforts Demonstrate ownership and personal responsibility for delivering quality products that adhere to scope, schedule, and budget while meeting client expectations
The successful candidate will have verifiable experience in freight rail planning and understand national freight rail traffic patterns; typical main line, yard, and branch line operating practices; regulatory requirements related to rail operations; and operational needs and market strategies of the railroad industry. This position is expected to seek out and develop opportunities for HDR market growth and work proactively and collegially as a member of numerous teams and multiple projects at any one time. The candidate is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills to proactively engage HDR clients. Preferred Qualifications Broad knowledge of U.S. and Canadian freight railroad operations, regulations, networks, markets, infrastructure, and rail network strategic planning. Knowledge includes ownership, traffic characteristics, geography, and commercial and strategic roles and value of rail lines and rail traffic types in the U.S. and Canada, including intermodal, bulk commodity, and manifest freight. Familiarity with the terminology, business practices, labor arrangements, management organization, and regulatory environment of freight railroading at Class I, regional, and short line railroads. Experience in railroad operations or operations planning with a Class I or II railroad in a position such as Trainmaster, Train Dispatcher, Manager of Train Operations, or Service Designer At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the railroad industry Knowledge of intercity and commuter passenger rail operations. Must understand the interactions of train operations on shared passenger and freight rail corridors and the technical requirements for developing passenger rail improvement projects and new services on dedicated and shared-ownership corridors Experience in writing and preparing documents to support projects that include freight-railroad initiatives, shipper initiatives, and projects intended for public funding, including the development of grant applications, operating plans, economic models, Service Development Plans, Project Management Plans, and Project Financial Plans Bachelors degree in engineering, communications, economics, or social science field is preferred Knowledge of RTC model, including working with RTC modelers to develop methodology for model cases and usage, and analysis of model results. Able to work with modelers to develop model inputs and present and explain model outputs to internal and external clients
Travel may be up to 50% Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field 10 years related experience A minimum of 5 years of project management experience Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have 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
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Industry: Freight Rail Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: Jul 8, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
HDR is seeking a
Senior Rail Operations Project Manager
to lead freight and passenger rail projects, providing operations expertise and client-facing leadership. Responsibilities Develop operating plans for freight and passenger rail projects Create and deliver planning documents, reports, and presentations that describe and elaborate new or changed rail operations Advise and mentor Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) modelers, support the development of realistic RTC model inputs, and analyze and verify RTC model outputs Provide freight and passenger rail operations expertise to internal HDR team members, including engineers, economists, planners and environmental scientists Be the primary point of contact with clients and maintain HDRs reputation as an expert, trusted advisor Maintain and develop client relationships with freight railroad officials and public agency officials Participate in industry associations and events Lead proposal development efforts Demonstrate ownership and personal responsibility for delivering quality products that adhere to scope, schedule, and budget while meeting client expectations
The successful candidate will have verifiable experience in freight rail planning and understand national freight rail traffic patterns; typical main line, yard, and branch line operating practices; regulatory requirements related to rail operations; and operational needs and market strategies of the railroad industry. This position is expected to seek out and develop opportunities for HDR market growth and work proactively and collegially as a member of numerous teams and multiple projects at any one time. The candidate is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills to proactively engage HDR clients. Preferred Qualifications Broad knowledge of U.S. and Canadian freight railroad operations, regulations, networks, markets, infrastructure, and rail network strategic planning. Knowledge includes ownership, traffic characteristics, geography, and commercial and strategic roles and value of rail lines and rail traffic types in the U.S. and Canada, including intermodal, bulk commodity, and manifest freight. Familiarity with the terminology, business practices, labor arrangements, management organization, and regulatory environment of freight railroading at Class I, regional, and short line railroads. Experience in railroad operations or operations planning with a Class I or II railroad in a position such as Trainmaster, Train Dispatcher, Manager of Train Operations, or Service Designer At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the railroad industry Knowledge of intercity and commuter passenger rail operations. Must understand the interactions of train operations on shared passenger and freight rail corridors and the technical requirements for developing passenger rail improvement projects and new services on dedicated and shared-ownership corridors Experience in writing and preparing documents to support projects that include freight-railroad initiatives, shipper initiatives, and projects intended for public funding, including the development of grant applications, operating plans, economic models, Service Development Plans, Project Management Plans, and Project Financial Plans Bachelors degree in engineering, communications, economics, or social science field is preferred Knowledge of RTC model, including working with RTC modelers to develop methodology for model cases and usage, and analysis of model results. Able to work with modelers to develop model inputs and present and explain model outputs to internal and external clients
Travel may be up to 50% Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field 10 years related experience A minimum of 5 years of project management experience Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have 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
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Industry: Freight Rail Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: Jul 8, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr