Transportation Planning Project Manager

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?

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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.

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. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is looking for a Transportation Planning Project Manager to join our North Carolina team. This position may be based out of any of our NC offices (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Winston-Salem, Wilmington). In the role of Transportation Planning Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

* Work as a member of our transportation planning section.
* Provide technical expertise at project level and assist with growing HDR's transportation planning and environmental services program through development of client relationships and identification of opportunities for expansion of our services.
* Take responsibility for project management and staff management, as well as marketing, business development and client management.
* Establish sequencing of environmental tasks/projects, from financial management of project through successful completion, utilizing our technology, standards and project delivery practices.
* Plan and direct medium- to large-sized environmental/planning tasks/projects for our core business groups, including transportation, water/wastewater, resources, federal facilities, and other programs as identified.
* Prepare, plan and analyze/review technical studies, NEPA/SEPA documents and similar reports/documents.
* Accomplish work independently and through coordinating or supervising small to large technical and professional teams from local and regional offices.
* Support regional and national projects in specific areas of technical expertise and be closely involved in public participation and multiple agency coordination.
* Take responsibility for project management, including development and management of project budgets, schedules and quality of products.
* Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
* PE license, local candidates are preferred
* AICP certification

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