Project Manager

Job summary

Manage transportation design projects in Western Canada, serving as a lead technical contributor for transit and road projects while coordinating staff, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables. Support client development and proposals, lead design work sessions, and mentor junior and intermediate staff.

Job details

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. 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. In the role of Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Plan and manage all aspects of small and medium transportation design projects in Western Canada, and lead client development activities as needed. Serve in the lead technical role on transportation design projects with a focus on transit and road work in Alberta and Western Canada. Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project's development Support and lead select business development tasks and initiatives with clients in Calgary, Alberta and Western Canada, including outreach, prepositioning, and proposal writing. Conduct work sessions for design development and contract document in conjunction with other staff Coordinate workload throughout entire project development, and ensure completion of documents on schedule Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule Provide active project and professional guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate design staff. Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Developer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office applications Experience should include urban and rural roadways, highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans Experience and relationships in Alberta, Western Canada, and Ontario are desirable. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. MS Office and MS Project experience is required Demonstrated leadership 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.

What you’ll do

Manage transportation design projects in Western Canada, serving as a lead technical contributor for transit and road projects while coordinating staff, schedules, budgets, and project deliverables. Support client development and proposals, lead design work sessions, and mentor junior and intermediate staff.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least seven years of related experience including two years in project management, and a professional engineering license recognized in the position's jurisdiction. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, demonstrated leadership skills, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture; transportation design software and regional experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transportation Project Management
• Transportation Design
• Transit Design
• Roadway Design
• Highway Interchange Design
• Intersection Design
• Transportation Planning
• Site Planning
• Geometric Layout
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads Developer
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Planning
• Management
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Resilience
• Construction Management
• Aviation
• Proposal Writing
• Professional Guidance
• Strategic Communication
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
• Executive Sponsor
• OpenRoads (Civil Design Software)
• High Dynamic Range

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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