Senior Transit Project Manager

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Minnesota, St. Louis Park
May 07, 2025
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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking a Senior Transit Project Manager. This individual will lead and manage complex transit projects - including Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, Streetcar, Light Rail, Commuter Rail or Transit Support Facilities. The projects will range from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-profile transit infrastructure projects. As a Senior Transit Project Manager, you'll be responsible for pursuing, scoping, planning, scheduling, managing, directing, and monitoring projects. Your work may also include supporting project management duties in delivering mega-transit projects or programs. These include design management, delivery management, or technical management roles. Additionally, you'll be expected to collaborate and coordinate with leadership, other project managers, and technical staff across HDR's global transit market sector. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in the transit industry, knowledge of client programs and experience managing multi-disciplinary project deliverables. This role will lead and support projects with the expectation that the candidate can travel to be in-person with clients and teams within North America. In this role, we'll count on you to: Serve as the project manager or in project management support roles on major transit infrastructure projects. Be responsible for general project administration including Document Controls, Procurement, DBE/ADA Civil Rights, Project Controls and Risk Management Develop work scopes and negotiate additional services contracts and contract changes for clients; coordinate and supervise engineering design activitiesPlan, organize, and manage capital project scopes, schedules, and budgets Take responsibility for the project from the proposal through preparation of plans, specifications and estimates of moderate to large transit projects Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule and within budget Independently coordinate the work of professional staff and balance the team throughout the entire project's development Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate/adjust the work efforts with teams to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule Fostering long-term relationships with clients and partners to ensure client satisfaction through excellent service and delivery. Collaborate with HDR's national transit practice and contribute to business development, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and contract negotiation. Assist clients in the day-to-day project management activities of design, funding, construction and project control related to transit projects Lead teams on a variety of transportation planning and engineering projects Manage planning, engineering, and architectural activities related to the design and construction or modification of transit infrastructure and facilities Coordinate with governmental and private agencies (stakeholders, cities, counties, DOT, utility companies, etc.) in the design and construction of transit projects Provide updates to design criteria manuals, standard project specifications, and standard details for transit capital projects Participate in reviews and concept/design meetings with various clients and partners Conduct work sessions for design development Coordinate interdisciplinary review of documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines Attend client meetings and must have the ability to present a design approach for technical discussion Manage and mentor project teams, providing guidance on technical approaches, quality assurance, and project delivery strategies. Implement QA/QC procedures Perform other design/engineering tasks as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 10 years combined experience in transit and/or roadway engineering At least 5 years of experience in managing complex transit projects with multi-disciplinary teams Professional Engineer (PE) license Strong verbal and written communication skills Competence in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Project An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple teams through various tasks Experience working with public transportation agencies and knowledge of FTA funding and regulatory processes. Ability to travel as needed for client meetings and project oversight. Experience with: Rail or BRT corridor design Project budgets, estimating, Cost control, scheduling and risk management Architectural design Systems design and construction Local, regional, state, and federal agencies, groups and organizations involved in transit planning and development National, State and Local Laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines Preferred Qualifications PMP designation Experience with alternative project delivery methods. Experience with Program Management. Active involvement in professional organizations (APTA, ASCE, WTS, etc.). Traffic and transit signal priority (TSP) experience in order to work with department of transportations on behalf of project and its needs LI-MR1 Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Engineering 10 years related experience A minimum 5 years project management experience Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be 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 What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. 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. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $165,470 - $223,871 Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis Industry : Transit Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Transit Engineering Job Posting : May 7, 2025