About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Senior Project Manager will be to lead structure projects within the NJ Bridges Section. Projects will include bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects for NJDOT and NJTA. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that the team produces design criteria, engineering reports, design plans, design calculations, and specifications for bridge projects. The Sr. Project Manager will lead the team in completing the necessary analysis, design, and calculations required for the project. It is expected that the candidate be a team player ready to work with the rest of the bridge staff in a collaborative environment and help build the technical performance of the group. This individual is expected to take an active mentoring role and encourage, motivate and help develop the NJ staff engineering skills. The Sr. Project Manager shall be familiar with both local and national bridge codes. The Sr. Project Manager will also lead business development tasks and contribute to the growth of the bridge group. Business development participation will include collaboration with or actively leading members of proposal pursuit teams, participation in engineering associations and representing the organization at conferences and events.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage structural/bridge projects, including assessing project needs, developing staffing/work plans, coordination with other disciplines and subs.
• Ensure maintaining project schedules and budgets and that work products meets clients requirements for NJDOT/NJTA projects.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform detail checks and/or quality control reviews of the design work performed by other design team members.
• Actively participate in business / client development including proposal writing, fee development, identifying teaming strategies, and general industry marketing efforts such as active participation in technical societies.
• Other duties as required

*LI-MP1

Required Qualifications

BS on Civil/Structural Engineering

15 years related bridge engineering experience including Project management experience with NJ Transportation clients.

Microstation, InRoads, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office in general, MDX, Leap Bridge, LARSA 4D, CSI Bridge

PE in the State of New Jersey

Recognized PM for NJDOT and/or NJ Turnpike.

Consideration will also be given to candidates with PM experience for NJ Transit/NJTPA/NJ County clients

Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills

Knowledge of the NJ Transportation industry.

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

Preferred qualifications

Experience in client development, proposal writing, and general marketing is strongly preferred.

Masters is preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.