Rail Bridge Project ManagerAt 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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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. 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.
Our team is looking for a success-oriented Rail Bridge Project Manager that will be a key player in HDR's freight rail and transit program. The rail network is a vital link in our national and global supply chain markets. Your work at HDR results in critical infrastructure for the sustainable movement of goods and people. HDR Rail Bridge Project Managers thrive in entrepreneurial environments where team members are encouraged to shape their work roles to their strengths and interests. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise, and personal accountability offering you a rewarding career in our dynamic, high-performance environment. If that sounds good to you, please apply!
As an employee-owner in this Rail Bridge Project Manager role, we'll count on you to:Serve as the internal lead and primary client point of contact for a variety of bridge projects with Class I railroads, short line railroads, industries, utilities, ports, transit agencies, highway agencies, and other industry clientsDirect and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)Be responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projectsProduce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrentlyEstablish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetingsConduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholdersCoordinate staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on scheduleTrack financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedulePlan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multi-disciplinary teams to manage and coordinate workloads throughout entire projectWork with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviewsImplement QA/QC proceduresParticipate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection as neededAttend industry events and represent HDR, as neededMentor younger staff and support continued professional developmentApply structural engineering and detailing techniques to support the development of bid plans for railroad bridges, retaining walls, box culverts and associated railroad structuresUtilize AREMA bridge engineering design procedures, performing structural calculations, develop structural details, and use specialized software as neededAssign, supervise, and review work and/or check design calculations, plans, estimates and specifications produced by junior engineers and Bridge EITsPerform other duties as neededPreferred Qualifications:Master of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural EngineeringStructural Engineering (SE) license, or plan to obtain SEExperience in technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients and the publicExperience with rail, industrial, or transit clients is strongly preferredConstruction inspection or construction management experience is a plusRailroad bridge inspection experienceExperience with freight rail or transit rail design is strongly preferredFamiliarity with engineering software packages such as: LARSA, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, SAP2000, CSiBridge, ADINA, spColumn, and/or LUSASExperience using MicroStation or AutoCADRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering7 years related experienceA minimum 2 years project management experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseMS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)Demonstrated leadership skillsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustHDR 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 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.) Illinois: $112,529 - $160,755