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Transit / Rail Project Manager

washington, DC

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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. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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 highly motivated Project Manager to support our growing transit and rail market sectors; this position is responsible for providing project management and technical services to Transit and Freight clients in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland. This position requires strong management skills and working with different facets of transit capital projects and rail public projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience with local transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Maryland Transit Administration, Virginia Railway Express, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation as well as class I railroads CSXT and NS.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local standards and requirements and will have extensive knowledge of transit focused project delivery processes such as conceptual design and feasibility, environmental documentation, preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E), and providing Design Support During Construction (DSDC).

Responsibilities

Manage capital program engineering design and construction projects or programs in assigned area from conceptual design through completion; project areas may include trackwork, station improvements, systems, automated fare collection and other tasks as needed for state of good repair

See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through HDR's proactive project management system

Independently coordinate work of professional staff and balance team throughout entire project's development

Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for compliance

Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings

Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff

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

Work with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and Department Manager for project reviews and with company management as needed

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

PMP certification

Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

7 years related experience

A minimum 2 years project management experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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

Demonstrated leadership skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

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.)

Baltimore, MD: $112,529 - $160,755

Fulton, MD: $117,887 - $168,410

Washington, DC: $128,604 - $183,720

Location

Primary Location: United States‑Virginia‑Vienna

Other Locations:

United States‑District of Columbia‑Washington DC

United States‑Virginia‑Glen Allen

United States‑Maryland‑Baltimore

Company Commitment

Since we are 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.

Employee Network Groups

Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals

Job Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries: Transit, Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Construction

Company About

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.

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.

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washington, DC, 20022, US

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