HDR, Inc.
Senior Engineer-Project Manager (Rail/Transit)
HDR, Inc., Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, but we provide much more—an unshakable foundation for progress with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. Diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to freight rail and public agency clients in a thriving region. The manager will pursue, manage, and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to rail projects. Strong management skills and the ability to work with diverse freight rail and public agency staff and capital projects are essential.
The position may require travel to participate in client projects, marketing pursuits, and internal meetings, and also requires occasional in‑office presence.
Primary duties of the Senior Rail Project Manager are to:
Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design‑team management of Class I railroad, freight, short line, commuter, and rail transit projects.
Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with a high degree of technical complexity and a large project staff of professionals and technicians; manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help enhance client relationships, participating in contractual, design, and production meetings.
Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller‑doer pursuit champion or support role, as appropriate.
Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of railway projects.
Work with the Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete deliverables on schedule.
Supervise project staff, act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of experience within the railroad engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.
Construction inspection or construction management experience.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Knowledge of Class I railroad public projects and engineering requirements.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenRail), estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (e.g., Prolog).
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be legally able to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a 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.
Primary Location:
United States-California-Sacramento
Other Locations:
United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom
Industry:
Freight Rail
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Rail and Transit Systems
Job Posting:
Apr 8, 2025
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HDR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support HDR's Freight Rail Market Sector. This position will provide project management and technical services to freight rail and public agency clients in a thriving region. The manager will pursue, manage, and deliver projects and respond to client needs related to rail projects. Strong management skills and the ability to work with diverse freight rail and public agency staff and capital projects are essential.
The position may require travel to participate in client projects, marketing pursuits, and internal meetings, and also requires occasional in‑office presence.
Primary duties of the Senior Rail Project Manager are to:
Take responsibility for all aspects of client and design‑team management of Class I railroad, freight, short line, commuter, and rail transit projects.
Plan, direct, supervise, and monitor all aspects of multidisciplinary projects with a high degree of technical complexity and a large project staff of professionals and technicians; manage the assembly of design, plans, specifications, construction estimate packages, and other deliverables.
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
Serve as Project Manager on small, medium, and large transportation projects.
Serve as a point of contact between the client and HDR and help enhance client relationships, participating in contractual, design, and production meetings.
Participate in proposal development and other marketing activities as a seller‑doer pursuit champion or support role, as appropriate.
Implement QA/QC procedures and perform detailed QC reviews of railway projects.
Work with the Freight Rail Market Sector Leader and other area managers to coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete deliverables on schedule.
Supervise project staff, act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers, and execute training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 15 years of experience within the railroad engineering industry and managing multidisciplinary railway projects and teams in office and field environments.
Construction inspection or construction management experience.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Knowledge of Class I railroad public projects and engineering requirements.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Ability to handle multiple assignments.
Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, field assessments, and construction management, as required.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenRail), estimating and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P3 or SureTrak), and project management software (e.g., Prolog).
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be legally able to work in the United States and have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a 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.
Primary Location:
United States-California-Sacramento
Other Locations:
United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom
Industry:
Freight Rail
Schedule:
Full‑time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Rail and Transit Systems
Job Posting:
Apr 8, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr