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HDR

Senior Transportation Project Manager

HDR, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: "What is our impact on 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.

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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 delivery team in a multi‑disciplinary team

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

Minimum 5 years project management experience

Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng)

MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus)

Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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-California-Riverside

Other locations: United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Los Angeles

Salary range: Riverside $143,000 - $204,000; Irvine, Los Angeles $149,000 - $213,000

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